Commercial Lawyer: Tech, Contracts & Procurement

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its in-house Commercial Team. You will advise on a broad range of commercial, technology and procurement matters and work with colleagues across the firm’s international network.

You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice to manage legal and commercial risk while supporting future growth and strategic objectives. The role offers variety, exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities on high-profile

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising on commercial matters in a law firm, professional services, international organisation or in-house.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across the firm.
• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of client-facing commercial agreements.
• Advise on procurement and supplier arrangements, helping the firm secure effective and commercially appropriate outcomes.
• Support strategic departmental and firmwide initiatives and transformation projects.
• Develop guidance, templates and best practice resources to support colleagues across the business.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to both legal and business services teams.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Legal Department to identify and mitigate risk.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, acting as a trusted adviser and business partner.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Tech contracts

Procurement contracts

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its in-house Commercial Team. You will advise on a broad range of commercial, technology and procurement matters and work with colleagues across the firm’s international network.

You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice to manage legal and commercial risk while supporting future growth and strategic objectives. The role offers variety, exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities on high-profile