Location: BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom

Commercial Associate 2 Years PQE

 

Location: Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester
Team: Commercial

 

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Associate (2 years PQE) to join our expanding Commercial Team.  Base location Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester.

 

You will work alongside experienced Partners on highquality commercial projects across a broad client base, including householdname organisations and major public and privatesector clients. Our team is recognised for its creative, innovative approach and its commitment to delivering commercially pragmatic solutions.

 

This opportunity also places you within a team led by Clare Francis, who heads Pinsent Masons Commercial Team and oversees firmwide work in Innovation and Generative AI, bringing fresh, forwardthinking approaches to complex commercial challenges. 

 

The Work Youll Do

You will gain exposure to an impressive range of commercial matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Supporting major outsourcing, supply chain and strategic projects
• Advising on daytoday commercial queries
• Contributing to process improvements and innovative delivery models
• Building strong relationships with leading clients across retail, manufacturing, sport, technology, public sector, education, and industrial markets

 

You will also benefit from working closely with the broader commercial group, which collaborates tightly with the Corporate Team on complex AI, real estate, and technologydriven workstreams. 

 

About the Team

Pinsent Masons Commercial practice is known for its proactive, pragmatic, and innovative style. The team works nationally across Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, and internationally across the firms global offices.

 

Under Clares leadership, the team is increasingly involved in delivering client solutions that leverage cuttingedge legal technology and AIenabled services. As part of this, the team collaborates with the firms Innovation and Change Board to transform how legal services are delivered. 

 

Were a dynamic, supportive team with a focus on:

• Innovation
• Exceptional client experience
• Crossoffice collaboration
• Flexibility and worklife balance
• Entrepreneurial thinking and personal development

 

Who Were Looking For

We are looking for an England & Wales qualified commercial lawyer (approx. 2 years PQE) who brings:

• Strong technical skills
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset
• Enthusiasm for innovation and creative problemsolving
• Interest in developing sector specialisms aligned to Pinsent Masons global focus areas

Experience within a wellregarded commercial practice is desirable.

 

What Youll Gain

As part of our team, you will:

• Work within a marketleading Commercial practice
• Gain early responsibility and significant client exposure
• Receive exceptional training, mentoring, and support
• Contribute to innovation and firmwide strategic initiatives
• Enjoy strong career progression opportunities through PM Academy and partnerled development programmes
• Work within a collaborative and engaging culture

 

Awards & Recognition

Pinsent Masons has more Tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK than any other firm and is recognised as one of Europes most innovative law firms by the Financial Times.
Details: www.pinsentmasons.com/accolades

 

How to Apply

Please apply via our recruitment portal.

For further details, contact:

Steffy Lam Lateral Recruitment Advisor
steffy.lam@pinsentmasons.com
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffy-lam-715241238/

 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

 

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At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

The Opportunity We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Associate (2 years PQE) to join our expanding Commercial Team. Base location Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester. You will work alongside experienced Partners on high quality commercial projects across a broad client base, including household name organisations and major public and private sector clients. Our team is recognised for its creative, innovative approach and its commitment to delivering commercially pragmatic solutions. This opportunity also places you within a team led by Clare Francis, who heads Pinsent Masons Commercial Team and oversees firm wide work in Innovation and Generative AI, bringing fresh, forward thinking approaches to complex commercial challenges