Commercial Lawyer (1264)

Womble Bond Dickinson; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Solicitor with at least 3 years of post-qualified experience in commercial contracts. The role involves advising on a range of contractual arrangements, supporting advanced manufacturing, and engaging in procurement and energy transition projects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills. The firm offers a supportive environment for client-focused legal practice with benefits including pension, health care, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Health Care

Life Assurance

Volunteering Days

Carbon Offsettings

Flexi-working

Holiday-purchase

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualified experience in commercial contracts as a UK Solicitor.
• Experience in a commercial environment with practical knowledge of contract law.
• Expertise in complex transactions including procurement and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contractual arrangements for strategic projects.
• Support advanced manufacturing and life sciences supply chains.
• Engage in energy transition and decarbonisation projects.
• Draft and negotiate contract strategies for multi-jurisdictional projects.

Skills

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Enthusiasm for the practice area

Ability to deliver complex advice effectively

Job description

Overview

Our national commercial team brings together our general commercial, digital, IP, energy and renewables and projects and procurement teams. Representing an impressive range of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 clients, public sector organisations, educational institutions and industry bodies, the team plays a vital role in helping clients build growth and success. The team (one of the largest and most successful of its type) comprises sector specialists across a broad range of industries including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defence, energy and renewables, transport and logistics and international trade, amongst others.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the full range of contractual arrangements associated with strategic projects and day‑to‑day business across a broad range of industries.
• Support advanced manufacturing companies, ranging from major process plant operators to highly specialised life sciences supply chain businesses.
• Help with procurement and supply chain management, product development and routes to market.
• Engage in energy transition, decarbonisation projects and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Advising on contract strategy, drafting and negotiation, data protection and risk management as part of multi‑jurisdictional projects.
• Work closely with clients' in‑house legal teams and provide an in‑house style of support for businesses who don't have their own internal lawyers.
• Act for a broad mix of clients, keeping day‑to‑day work fresh and supporting emerging scale‑up businesses, SMEs, and multinational corporations.
• Grow the work on multi‑jurisdictional projects and help businesses break into new markets, in particular the USA and Saudi Arabia.

Minimum Experience

• At least 3 years of post‑qualified experience in commercial contracts as a UK (England, Wales or Scotland) Solicitor.
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial environment, with the practical application of all aspects of contract law gained at a city or large regional firm, or from a suitable in‑house position.
• Expertise in complex and high‑profile transactions, including supply chain management, procurement/outsourcing, research and development and the supply of goods and services through a range of sales channels.
• The ability to deliver complex advice in a coherent and practical way that is easy for non‑lawyers to understand.

Desired Skills & Attributes

Excellent drafting and communication skills, genuine enthusiasm for the practice area and the aspiration to deliver a first‑class service to our clients.

Benefits

• Pension
• Health Care
• Life Assurance
• Volunteering Days
• Carbon Offsettings
• Flexi‑working
• Holiday‑purchase

EEO Statement

We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.