We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full‑service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: much of it international and cross practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

Our Commercial Practice Group works on headline making deals across our five workstreams - Strategic Contracts, Technology, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Retail Finance.

Below are some of our areas of particular strength in which you’ll have the opportunity to get involved:

• we have vast outsourcing experience including within the multi-billion-dollar environments of AI, cloud, automation, additive manufacturing, blockchain, facilities and property management and logistics. We have worked on some of the largest outsourcing deals of the last few years with a real depth of expertise in the financial services sector.
• we regularly advise on some of the largest supply chain contracts particularly in the aerospace and automotives sectors for some of our blue chip automotive clients.
• our market leading rail team advises on the biggest matters both her in the UK and increasingly across the globe.
• we advise on the commercial aspects of significant regeneration and development

Role and key responsibilities

We are actively recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Commercial Group focusing on Strategic Contracts and Technology. The workload is very varied and we are looking for a lawyer who has worked across a variety of contract types in this area.

 As part of this role you can expect to be involved in:

• Advising on contracts for a broad range of clients, including both traditional IT and outsourcing contracts and supply chain along with contracts for innovative and disruptive technologies.
• Advising on technology and outsourcing related regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to the financial services sector.
• Supporting on the commercial aspects of corporate deals.
• Advising on data centre contracts.
• Business development initiatives, including speaking at seminars for clients, internal training as well as client briefing papers.
• Client facing management.

Skills and experience

You must have a good grounding in commercial and technology law. You must be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively at different levels and with clients from a variety of different cultures. You must be able to build strong relationships and enjoy business development activities. We expect you to be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the contract terms and also the key commercial and operational issues with these types of deals.

We are looking for:

• a minimum of 5 years PQE of advising on IT, commercial and outsourcing contracts.
• a good grounding in technology and commercial law, connected laws and regulation experience of working on multi-jurisdiction contracts for major clients an advantage

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity and inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you, for your success. And for what’s next.