Commercial Lawyer, Office of the General Counsel

Deloitte LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London seeks a Commercial Lawyer to work on diverse legal matters including procurement and technology agreements. This role offers hybrid working options and the chance to influence commercial strategy. Successful candidates will be UK Qualified Lawyers with a background in commercial legal matters, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work on a wide variety of commercial matters.
• Post qualification experience in a legal setting.
• Experience handling technology agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate large-scale procurement contracts.
• Manage complex technology agreements.
• Advise on IP matters and regulatory affairs.
• Support Generative AI implementation.

Skills

Commercial matters expertise

Strong communication skills

Excellent drafting and negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

In-house legal experience

Experience with Generative AI

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Join Deloitte's UK General Counsel office as a Commercial lawyer and become part of a high-performing team supporting the firm on a hugely varied and interesting range of legal and commercial matters. You'll work on cutting-edge matters including Generative AI implementation, large-scale procurement contracts, complex technology agreements, and strategic member firm arrangements across the Deloitte network.

We're looking for a talented and experienced lawyer who thrives on variety and wants to make a real impact. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the world's leading professional services firms, advising on commercial legal matters that directly enable Deloitte's business strategy. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders across the firm and develop your expertise across multiple commercial disciplines. At Deloitte, we invest in our people's development and offer the flexibility and support to help you build a rewarding career whilst maintaining work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Large-scale procurement contracts for a range of goods and services
• Complex technology contracts including hardware, SaaS and associated licensing arrangements
• Managed services and outsourcing contracts
• Sponsorship, CSR, publishing and collaborations, contracts and initiatives
• IP matters: Trademark and brand protection
• Member firm arrangements with other Deloitte firms across the network
• Regulatory matters relating to commercial arrangements
• Implementation and use of Generative AI and other new technologies

Qualifications

• Experienced and confident lawyer with a proven ability to work on a wide variety of commercial matters (including non-contentious and contentious)
• UK Qualified Lawyer with proven post qualification experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, and ability to influence
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to quickly build connections and a highly collaborative approach
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information and situations
• Alignment and behaviour consistent with our Shared Values
• In-house experience (some Professional Services or equivalent large complex organisational experience)
• Experience working on Generative AI or emerging technology matters

Hybrid Working Policy

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely.

Personal Independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Our Commitment to You

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to Your Next Step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.