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Lawyer

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 24 April 2026

Job Description

Our client is a boutique commercial law practice advising international clients on complex commercial, technology and software matters. The practice is recognised for its depth in IT and digital transactions and its hands-on, solution-driven approach. They are seeking a top-tier commercial attorney to join their commercial and technology practice. This role is suited to an experienced, commercially astute lawyer who enjoys sophisticated drafting and negotiation work, direct client engagement, and operating with a high degree of autonomy. The Role The successful candidate will play a senior, matter-leading role within the practice, working closely with and reporting to the firm's directors on high-value and complex transactions while also managing their own matters independently. You will be trusted to exercise sound legal and commercial judgment, contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making on matters, and deliver clear, pragmatic advice to clients. Key Responsibilities:Leading and managing commercial and technology-focused legal matters from instruction through to conclusion Engaging directly with local and multinational clients, including senior executives and in-house legal teams Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of technology and commercial agreements, including: Software development and licensing agreements SaaS, IaaS, and cloud services agreements Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Order Forms, and EULAs Non-Disclosure Agreements and ancillary commercial documentation Share Purchase agreements Identifying, analysing, and clearly articulating legal and commercial risk in technology-driven transactions Supporting directors in complex, strategic, or multi-jurisdictional matters Contributing to the development of the firm's precedents, knowledge base, and technical excellence Liaising with external attorneys, counsel, and other professional advisers where required Mentoring and providing guidance to junior attorneys Any other matters required by the directors from time to time Key Skills & ExperienceAdmitted Attorney At least 5-10 years' post-qualification experience, with strong exposure to commercial law and technology-related matters Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and IT agreements Solid understanding of intellectual property principles in a commercial and software context Knowledge of data protection and privacy frameworks... For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16379

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi22%
AI exposure (AIOE)i67%

This role is highly resistant to full automation due to its reliance on complex legal judgment, negotiation, and direct client engagement. However, a significant proportion of drafting, risk analysis, and knowledge management tasks can be meaningfully augmented by advanced AI tools, resulting in a high AI exposure score but low overall automation risk.

Task analysis

  • Lead and manage complex commercial and technology-focused legal matters from instruction through to conclusion.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of technology and commercial agreements (e.g., SaaS, software licensing, MSAs, EULAs).
  • Engage directly with local and multinational clients, including senior executives and in-house legal teams.
  • Identify, analyze, and clearly articulate legal and commercial risk in technology-driven transactions.
  • Support directors in complex, strategic, or multi-jurisdictional matters.
  • Contribute to the development of the firm's precedents, knowledge base, and technical excellence.
  • Liaise with external attorneys, counsel, and other professional advisers.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2413Solicitors
O*NET: 23-1011.00 Lawyers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI contract review tools for faster drafting
  • Use legal research AI to streamline case analysis
  • Adopt document automation for precedent and template management

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
30%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentLuminance

Automates contract review and risk flagging

💻 TechnologyKira Systems

Extracts and analyses contract clauses using AI

🌍 OutsourcingLegal Process Outsourcing (LPO)

Delegates routine drafting to offshore teams

Recommendation

Augment role

AI boosts efficiency in drafting, but legal judgement remains human-led

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Draft and review legal documents efficiently

Power Automate

Automate document workflows and approvals

Copilot Studio

Build legal knowledge chatbots for staff queries

Key Skills

Law and GovernmentExpertContract ManagementExpertNegotiationAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedJudgment and Decision MakingAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedClient Relationship ManagementAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceAdvancedWritingAdvancedTechnology TransactionsAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Corporate and Commercial LawContract Law and ManagementInformation TechnologyRegulatory ComplianceClient Service and Relationship ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Ethics and Professional Standards

O*NET Competency Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiationPersuasionActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementCoordinationMonitoringSystems Analysis

Alternative Career Paths

In-House Counsel90% match

Advise a corporation or technology company on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters internally.

Legal Consultant (Technology/Commercial)85% match

Provide specialist legal advice to organizations on technology contracts and commercial transactions.

Compliance Officer75% match

Oversee and manage regulatory compliance and risk management for businesses, especially in tech sectors.

Legal Knowledge Manager70% match

Develop and curate legal precedents, templates, and knowledge systems for law firms or legal teams.

Technology Transactions Specialist80% match

Focus on structuring and negotiating technology and IP-driven deals for clients or employers.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Acrobat

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Processing Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

17%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

4%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

5/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£96k

US ref. $121k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Legal

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