Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts. Product supply and distribution, agency, logistics and warehousing, supply chain, managed service contracts, agreements for IT (software licensing, SaaS, system integration projects etc), outsourcing agreements, facilities management, and consumer contract law. Intellectual property licensing and non-contentious intellectual property advice. Advice in respect bribery and modern slavery compliance. Advise clients on data protection compliance, including UK GDPR and other information and privacy law applicable to the UK. Manage intellectual property portfolios (trademarks) and handle IP disputes. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

The Role and Team The role Responsibilities will include: The team: Our national Commercial IPCT group is recognised as “professional, responds quickly, and is accessible and knowledgeable” (Legal 500) and our regional based teams are fast gaining a leading reputation in the market for their ability to present innovative, client focused solutions. Working with a diverse client base, the team are very much seen and respected as trusted "in-house" legal advisors and are heavily involved in helping those clients achieve their commercial aims. With their market reputation continuing to grow and repeat/new work streams increasing, the team are looking for an experienced Senior Associate / Legal Director to join them. This opportunity will very much suit a lawyer who has had exposure to a range of commercial matters, including general commercial, IP, IT, procurement and projects. Qualifications Candidates will also have the following:

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate. Minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High level of professionalism and integrity. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Us The benefits with Gateley include a competitive remuneration package with opportunity for an annual bonus, and a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the option to purchase extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and other benefits (grade dependent). Perks At Work/Home offers a host of retail benefits, alongside a Community Online Academy and free courses across various subjects. We are Gateley. We are forward thinking and straight talking, a legal and professional services group of over 5,700 active clients in the UK and beyond. The Gateley Story reflects our culture and values: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together, recognised through the Gateley Team Spirit awards. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are important parts of Gateley’s culture and values. We recruit from diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We offer flexible working patterns to support work/life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexibility. Gateley is recognised by The Law Society as a gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Additional Information If you are offered a role, a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Checks may include eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references. The screening will be relevant to your role and will vary accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr