Commercial & Contracts Lawyer

Moxico Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mining company is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Lawyer to join their in-house legal team in London. The role requires approximately 5 years of post-qualification experience, focusing on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while providing comprehensive legal support. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial law backgrounds and excellent communication skills, with a competitive compensation package offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with around 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong foundation in commercial law and experience negotiating contracts.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise business teams on contractual rights and obligations.
• Support broader in-house legal needs.

Skills

Commercial law

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to influence

Education

Qualified lawyer

5+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Commercial & Contracts Lawyer with approximately 5 years’ post-qualification experience to join our in-house legal team. While a significant part of the role will focus on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, the successful candidate will also provide legal support across a wide range of matters, making this an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking for variety and responsibility in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise business teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risks, ensuring commercially practical outcomes.
• Support broader in-house legal needs, including in relation to transactions, corporate governance, compliance, employment and regulatory matters.
• Assist in liaising with external counsel when required.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on key legal and contractual issues.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business and advise stakeholders accordingly.

Experience and Skills

• Qualified lawyer with around 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), although applications from all levels will be considered on merit.
• Strong foundation in commercial law and proven experience negotiating international contracts.
• Open to performing a wide-ranging day-to-way workload
• Prior in-house experience, or demonstrable interest in an in-house career.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk against business objectives.
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Collaborative and pragmatic, with confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Exposure to / interest in the mining and metals sector.
• Experience supporting cross-border transactions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to a wide variety of legal work, beyond contracts alone.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.