Commercial, Data, or IP Solicitor
ENL Legal · Norwich, Norfolk
Commercial, Data, or IP Solicitor at ENL Legal, based in Norwich, Norfolk, paying £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £75,000 per annum
- Location
- Norwich, Norfolk
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 12 hours ago
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
About 8% above the going rate for solicitor
Reference 215305329
About the role
JOB TITLE: Commercial, Data, or IP Solicitor
PQE: 5+ Years
LOCATION: Norwich
SALARY: Competitive Salary
THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will work with a broad range of clients, from ambitious growth businesses to established organisations, advising on complex and high-value commercial, technology, intellectual property and data protection matters. You will be supported by an established client base, strong referral networks across the firm, and a partnership committed to investing in growth, innovation, and long-term service.
The successful candidate will help strengthen the firm's presence in the market, develop relationships across the local business community, and establish themselves as a trusted advisor to clients. Along with this, some of your duties will include:
• Developing and growing the commercial, technology, intellectual property and data protection practice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, referrers, and key stakeholders.
• Identifying, securing, and developing new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Raising the profile of the firms through networking, speaking engagements, and participation in business community events.
• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial contracts, technology agreements, intellectual property matters, and data protection law.
• Leading on complex and strategically important client matters, delivering pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across offices and practice groups to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and helping to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from those with at least 5 years of experience advising on commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property and/or data protection matters. The firm is looking for someone who:
• Has excellent technical skills and strong commercial awareness.
• Demonstrates a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Has a genuine enthusiasm for business development and practice growth.
• Is confident building relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contracts.
• Is proactive, self-motivated, and commercially minded.
• Has excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Has the ability to mentor and support the development of junior Solicitors.
For Partner applications, an existing client following or a demonstrable track record of originating work would be advantageous. For Legal Directors and Senior Associates, the firm is looking for individuals with the ambition, capacity, and commercial drive to build a successful practice and progress their careers within the firm.
THE FIRM:
This firm is driven by a commitment to their clients and has a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage, they have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. This is an incredible opportunity that could drive your career into its next step, take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. Job ref: 5329
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Reference: 215305329 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 10 Oct 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal
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