Commercial Lawyer

Legal.io; United Kingdom; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company is seeking a junior to mid-level commercial attorney for a 6-month interim position. The role involves reviewing commercial contracts and supporting negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial law and be qualified in the UK or France.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a mid-level attorney preferred.
• Experience with commercial agreements subject to French law.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing overflow contract volume to support the internal team.
• Assisting with negotiations on NDAs and service agreements.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Legal Document Review

Negotiation

French

Education

Qualified in the UK or France

Job description

This range is provided by Legal.io. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Legal.io

Legal Recruiting Expert @ Legal.io | California Bar, Vanderbilt Law

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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