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Job ref 54006/2/TML Salary band Any Salary details 40,000 to 60,000 Location North West, Cheshire, G.Manchester, Lancashire, Manchester Job type Permanent Experience N/A Job Sector Any Company Actis Recruitment Contact Tracy Lock Practice areas Commercial Contracts, Ecommerce/IT, Patents and Trademarks/Intellectual Property, PFI Projects/PPP Projects Professional levels Solicitor, Fee Earner Posted 21/05/2012 Expires 28/05/2012

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Job Description

Commercial PSL/Support Lawyer - Manchester

We are looking for a commercial specialist to provide professional support/know how services to this highly successful Commercial Team of this highly. The firm is happy to consider applications from those wishing to work part time or requesting flexibility over requisite hours within the office.

Our client is a full service law practice with an enviable reputation and an impressive and diverse range of clients. The commercial team is well structured with renowned specialists who have leading reputations in the following areas:

• Commercial agreements,
• Drafting bespoke contracts including multi party contracts and joint ventures,
• Terms of business,
• Supply agreements,
• Outsourcing agreements and documentation
• Intellectual property,
• Technology,
• PFI,
• Competition
• EU Regulation.

It is seeking to appoint a solicitor, who has excellent academics with not less than 5 yrs PQE (or equivalent) and who has practised with a city, national or leading regional practice, likely to be Legal 100.

This may be your first time PSL/support role but you will be able to demonstrate relevant experience such as mentoring staff, preparing client communications, updating precedents etc.

The role will involve:

• Updating, drafting and managing precedents and guidance notes;
• Improving know-how systems;
• Identifying and implementing training internally and externally;
• Preparing Client Communications;
• Lobbying trade and sector organisations;
• Establishing new and emerging needs of clients;
• Working closely with the Business Development Team;
• Working with other Support Lawyers in other parts of the firm to deliver firm-wide projects.

Our client recognises the true value that a motivated and innovative PSL/know how lawyer adds to the team of which they are an integral part.