Commercial Associate (2-4 PQE)

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

We specialise in acting for entrepreneurs, owner managed businesses (OMBs) and investors. We advise in relation to corporate transactions, banking, financing, commercial contracts and on all aspects of running and growing a business in the UK. Our lawyers combine strong technical expertise with a track record in delivering flexible and creative solutions for our clients.

To advise on a variety of commercial matters and to take responsibility, under supervision, for your own caseload as well as assisting the fee earners in the Corporate, Commercial & Finance team with respect to the commercial aspects of their caseload.

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on the terms of a variety of commercial contracts.
• Advising generally on commercial matters, including in relation to liability, confidentiality data protection and exploitation of intellectual property.
• The role would have a particular focus on technology contracts, including:
  • Agreements relating to the development, licensing and maintenance of software;
  • E-commerce terms and conditions; and
  • Website terms and conditions.
• Other contracts are likely to include:
  • Intellectual property assignment and licensing agreements;
  • Data protection documents, such as privacy notices and data processing agreements;  
  • Contracts for the supply of goods and services;
  • Agency and distribution agreements;
  • Confidentiality agreements;
  • Outsourcing contracts;
  • Sponsorship and branding agreements; and
  • Introducer agreements.
• Communicating directly with clients (predominantly entrepreneurs and early stage ventures) and conducting meetings to advise on commercial law matters, managing risk and solving problems.
• Liaising with other lawyers and legal representatives.
• Providing corporate support and due diligence on corporate transactions e.g. reviewing commercial contracts and reporting on the same in due diligence reports.
• Researching points of law and other factual issues, through the use of legal databases, textbooks and other appropriate sources.
• Carrying out business development activities to support the growth of the Corporate Commercial & Finance team (with a particular focus on the technology sector), including blogging, vlogging, podcasts, attending events, making presentations on legal issues and using social media to raise both your personal profile and that of the firm.
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative and legal tasks under instruction.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required.  However, changes will not be made without full consultation with the post holder.

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.