Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading multinational food company seeks a junior to mid-level commercial attorney for an interim role of 6 months, 30 hours per week. This remote position will focus on contract reviews and negotiations, primarily supporting the internal legal team. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial contracts, preferably with exposure to French law and the ability to negotiate in French.

Qualifications

• Mid-level attorney preferred with at least 4 years of experience.
• Experience with commercial agreements and legal document review is ideal.
• Ability to negotiate agreements in French valued, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review overflow contract volume to support internal legal team.
• Assist with negotiations on NDAs and service agreements.
• Review commercial services agreements and real estate lease agreements.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Legal document review

Negotiation in French

Education

Qualified attorney in UK or France (or EU)

4+ years experience

Job description

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A multinational food and food brands company is seeking to engage a junior to mid-level commercial attorney (experienced contract managers may also apply) to assist the company on an interim basis (30 hours per week for an initial 6 month term).

Title: Commercial Counsel or Contract Manager

Location: Remote (UK or France)

Duration: 6 Months (From 4/3/2025 until 10/6/2025)

Pay Rate: $75 - $90 / hr

Preferred Profile:

• Mid-level attorney (4+ years experience, preferably qualified in the UK or France, or EU qualified) preferred
• Experienced contract managers may also be considered.
• Experience with commercial contracts and legal document review is ideal.
• Experience with practicing in French and negotiating agreements in French would be a strong value add though not required
• Experience handling commercial agreements subject to French law

Scope of Work:

• Reviewing overflow contract volume to support the internal commercial/legal team.
• Review of commercial services agreements, direct supply agreements (ingredients, materials, packaging for consumer goods), and real estate lease agreements.
• Work will be overseen by an internal senior commercial attorney.
• Bulk of the work will likely be assisting with negotiations on NDAs and service agreements

Additional Considerations:

• Availability for ongoing or as-needed support.
• Ability to work within US/EU time zones.
• Looking for a self-starter who would be comfortable working with procurement function with minimal supervision