Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company seeks a junior to mid-level commercial attorney or contract manager for a 6-month interim role. The position, based remotely in the UK or France, involves reviewing commercial contracts and working with the internal legal team. Ideal candidates should have strong experience with commercial agreements and be capable of negotiating in French.

Qualifications

• Mid-level attorney with 4+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience handling agreements subject to French law highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Review overflow contract volume to support internal team.
• Assist with negotiations on NDAs and service agreements.

Skills

Experience with commercial contracts

Document review

Negotiating agreements in French

Self-starter

Education

Qualified attorney in the UK or France

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