Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Attwaters Solicitors; Hertford Heath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional law firm is seeking a driven Commercial Contracts Lawyer with over 5 years of experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the commercial division while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. You will be at the forefront of client interactions, providing strategic advice and building strong relationships. With flexible working options and a clear career development path, this is an exciting opportunity for ambitious legal professionals looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Staff Events

Financial Wellbeing Resources

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of the commercial team by building and managing a caseload.
• Develop new client relationships and nurture existing ones.

Skills

Commercial Contract Experience

UK GDPR Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification

CILEX/FILEX Qualification

Job description

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• Seniority: 5+ years post-qualification experience
• Department: Company & Commercial
• Office: Hertford/Hybrid

• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive
• Seniority: 5+ years post-qualification experience
• Department: Company & Commercial
• Office: Hertford/Hybrid

Are you looking to advance your legal career whilst enjoying a healthy work/life balance? Do you want to join a firm that is as interested in your career progression as you are? Are you searching for a fulfilling role where what you get out is considered just as important as what you put in? And where the only ceiling is your ambition?

Then Attwaters Solicitors could be the firm for you. Come and find out what makes us one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

With five offices spanning Hertfordshire, Essex and London, Attwaters Solicitors is a respected regional law firm with origins dating back well over a century. Our vision is to be the ‘go to’ private wealth legal practice in our region, through our commitment to excellent client care, integrity, teamwork, innovation, quality and respect.

In order to achieve our vision, we need people who are committed to excellence. We are experts at what we do and we’re looking for people with the ambition, dedication and work ethic required to become leaders in their field.

But we also know that our people have a right to expect excellence from us. That’s why we are dedicated to providing our staff with a nurturing environment, a structured career path that offers clear opportunities for progression, and all the support they need to thrive.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join our growing Company and Commercial team. This opportunity will be well suited to a commercial lawyer seeking a new challenge and who is motivated to progress their career. They will have the opportunity to drive the growth of the team by building their own caseload, whilst shaping the future direction and focus of the commercial division.

They will be a leader with a keen desire to develop and grow the commercial law offering of our firm. The role will be very much client facing and they will nurture existing client relationships, as well as spearheading the development of new client relationships, whilst building strategic links with other professionals and referrers, leveraging all of their existing connections with key professionals and referrers.

They will work seamlessly with colleagues from across our teams and office locations to deliver projects for the firm’s clients. Providing strategic and clear advice, they will have exceptional client care skills, helping us to deliver every time against our Service Pledge. They will be able to demonstrate:

• Broad commercial contract experience including (but not limited to) advising on and preparing:
• master service agreements, framework agreements and other procurement related contracts (including experience of working as a member of the project team on such matters, helping clients to identify risks and mitigate these appropriately);
• supply of goods and services;
• e-commerce contracts and related documentation;
• distribution agreements;
• outsourcing agreements;
• agency agreements;
• franchise agreements;
• reseller agreements;
• sponsorship agreements;
• advertising and marketing agreements;
• A strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection rules, regulations and compliance;
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience;
• Experience in growing a network of professional contacts and referrers and taking a lead role in business development;
• Building strong and lasting relationships with clients and the delivery of exceptional client care; and
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplined team to delivery client projects seamlessly.

(This list is not exhaustive and is intended to give an indication of the responsibilities associated with this role.)

What We Expect From You

• Dedication to providing excellent client service in line with our Service Pledge.
• Pride in your work and a professional attitude.
• Interest in promoting the firm’s good name both internally and externally.
• Team player who will go the extra mile.
• Positive attitude and ability to uplift team spirits.
• Good judgement and maturity.
• Risk awareness – knowing your limits.
• Hardworking with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

What You Can Expect From Us

• A clear career development path.
• A supportive environment with regular meetings and appraisals.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Bonuses and holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing with service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Healthcare Cash Plan after probation.
• Financial wellbeing resources.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Annual staff events and social activities.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!