Legal Counsel

Robert Walters; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Lawyer for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in industries like Oil & Gas and Shipping. This role involves managing contract lifecycles and aligning activities with the company's commercial strategy, contributing to overall success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Legal and General Counsel.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle.
• Provide expert advice during contract formation.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Negotiation

Job description

Do you want to work for one of the UK's fastest growing companies (The Times annual ranking)?

Job Opportunity: Commercial Lawyer

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent position as a Commercial Lawyer within this rapidly expanding company. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

If you have worked in industries such as Oil & Gas, Shipping, or Renewables, that would be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Head of Legal and General Counsel to protect the company's legal interests during all contract management activities.
2. Manage the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
3. Provide expert advice during contract formation, review, and negotiation.
4. Support projects with contract management activities, including handling changes, claims, and legal correspondence.
5. Align contract activities with the company's commercial strategy, policies, goals, processes, and guidelines.

Benefits:

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced contracts specialist to implement best practices, address growing demands from customers, partners, and suppliers, and contribute to the company's success.

Please apply for further information about this exciting opportunity.

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