Description
Commercial Associate/Senior AssociateLocation: London
Elevate Your Career in Commercial LawPuro Associates is excited to represent a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Associate/Senior Associate to join a prestigious and growing legal team. If you’re a skilled Commercial Associate looking for a role that offers challenging work, career progression, and high-profile clients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Commercial Associate/Senior Associate, you will be part of a forward-thinking team leading the way in healthcare commercial law. You’ll work on a variety of strategic and commercial matters within both the NHS and the independent health sector, providing expert legal guidance on complex transactions, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing As a Commercial Associate/Senior Associate, you will:
- Work closely with partners to deliver high-quality legal advice and services.
- Supervise junior lawyers, offering guidance and mentorship.
- Lead on complex commercial transactions for both public and private sector clients.
- Advise on a broad range of contractual and corporate arrangements, including:
- Public-private partnerships
- Public-to-public collaborations
- Business-to-business and business-to-consumer agreements
- Provide legal expertise on shared services, joint ventures, and alternative delivery models such as limited liability partnerships and company structures.
- Support clients with governance issues, including statutory powers, board decision-making, and constitutional matters.
- Offer specialist advice on healthcare regulatory frameworks, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
- Regularly engage with clients, attending meetings and working alongside financial and technical advisors.
- Take an active role in business development, networking, and growing the firm’s profile within the sector.
- Have opportunities to get involved in pro bono and responsible business activities.
What We’re Looking For in a Commercial Associate/Senior AssociateTo be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience advising NHS bodies, private healthcare providers, or social care clients.
- A passion for commercial law and a drive to excel in the field.
- Strong technical skills and the ability to work through complex legal issues.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers (or an interest in doing so).
- A practical and commercially focused approach to legal matters.
- Excellent client relationship skills with a proactive approach to business development.
- The ability to work independently while knowing when to seek support.
- A flexible and positive attitude with a commitment to professional growth.
Why Join This Firm?
- A Market-Leading Team – Work with some of the best legal minds in commercial healthcare law.
- High-Profile Clients – Advise NHS organisations, private health companies, and social care providers.
- Diverse & Exciting Work – Get involved in complex transactions, regulatory matters, and governance issues.
- Career Progression – Clear opportunities for advancement and professional development.
- Supportive & Collaborative Culture – A firm that values its people and encourages growth.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
- Hybrid working model for greater flexibility
- Private medical insurance and health assessments
- Generous pension and life assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
If you’re a Commercial Associate/Senior Associate looking for the next step in your career, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
For more information, contact El at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or email e.whittaker@puroassociates.com.
