Commercial Solicitor

Description

Why Bates Wells?

We’re an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose\-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out.

Our values are key to our success, and you’ll be able to make a real impact from day one.

Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we’ll never prioritise profit over people and planet.

The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Commercial team and work for a range of impactful and purposeful organisations. Our lawyers work across commercial contracts and regulatory advice specialising in technology, AI, IT and outsourcing, SaaS and cloud services, IP, licensing, franchising and e\-commerce, manufacturing, memberships, advertising and marketing, distribution, sponsorship and joint ventures.

The Commercial team supports a fantastic variety of clients including life sciences organisations, EdTech, MedTech, retail brands, trade and royal charter bodies, publishers, educational bodies, awarding organisations, B\-Corps, social enterprises and charities.

This role will offer you the opportunity to not only develop your technical legal skills but also develop management skills through supervising trainees, support business development initiatives, deepen sector expertise and client relationships through secondment opportunities and cultivate your personal interests through our internal groups and committees.

Our permeable team structure ensures a supportive environment coupled with the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the department.### About You

• Qualified UK solicitor with NQ \- 2 years PQE with experience in IT and commercial contracts, as well as IP licensing


• The ability to build, maintain and nurture relationships


• A client\-centric approach


• Teamwork – there is a place for individual effort but we highly value a collaborative approach


• A results\-focused mentality – we hope you’ll challenge the status quo if you feel it’ll benefit our work


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Curious mindset and flexible approach to meeting our clients evolving needs


• A genuine interest in the work we do; we encourage questions about the business and invite you to test assumptions and propose ideas


• You share our values and want to make a difference.


• You want to feel that you are a part of the Bates Wells experience and ‘belong’

Our commercial team sits within our broader Corporate \& Commercial department and works collaboratively with other teams around the firm.

Richard Marke, the head of the Corporate and Commercial team, leads the firm’s commercial practice and chairs the Bates Wells International Board. His particular sector focus is technology, however, he also has many years’ experience advising on the licensing and acquisition of all forms of intellectual property and advising organisations on consumer law issues in the financial services sector and beyond.

The commercial team advises on a broad range of commercial matters, from multi million pound outsourcing projects to academic research and collaboration agreements.### What are we like to work for?

Impact\-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.

Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate \& Nature Group, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.

Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part\-time options and at least two office days weekly.

Progressive Benefits: We offer sustainable pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well\-being and growth.

At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose\-driven law firm, we’re committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.### About Bates Wells

At Bates Wells, we’re not the average law firm. We believe that actions speak louder than words. We strive to do the right thing as a business and to help our clients make a positive impact on their people and society.

Recruitment at Bates Wells – The use of AI

At Bates Wells, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our recruitment processes. We understand the importance of ensuring that our methods align with best practices and respect the privacy and rights of all candidates.

We would like to clarify that we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, sift, score, reject, or approve any recruitment decisions, at any stage of our recruitment process. Our recruitment decisions are made by hiring managers and the HR team, ensuring a personal and thoughtful approach to each candidate.

We do utilise AI technology in a limited capacity to enhance our recruitment process. Specifically, we use Metaview to record and transcribe interviews. This tool helps us maintain accurate records of interviews, to support objective scoring of answers based on evidence and ensures that we can review and reflect on the conversations held during the recruitment process. Importantly, Metaview is not used to evaluate candidates or make any decisions regarding their suitability for a role.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and fairness in our recruitment processes and will continue to review and update our practices to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

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