In-House Commercial Lawyer (Services Sector)

McKenzie Douglas; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international services group in the UK is seeking a commercial lawyer to join their close-knit legal team. In this role, you will support various business functions by drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with at least 12 months of relevant experience. This position offers a bonus of up to 15%, comprehensive health benefits, and 33 days of holiday, alongside a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Bonus to 15%

Pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 3 years PQE preferred, but at least 12 months in commercial contracts will be considered.
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house.
• Desirable experience in outsourcing.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact across various business divisions.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of GDPR and anti-bribery

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

International services group seeks to recruit a commercial lawyer to work as part of a close-knit and friendly legal team to support the business on broad based commercial legal matters within the UK. You will work in a fast-paced environment where you will take responsibility for your own internal clients handling complex contract drafting and negotiation with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• You will be a key contact for various divisions within the business offering support to a range of functions including Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Health & Safety and Pensions
• Working on large transactions with clients across both public and private sector
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts including supply of goods and services, outsourcing, procurement and technology
• You may advise on regulatory compliance in GDPR, anti-bribery and corruption and IP
• Provide legal updates and internal training

We are looking for

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales ideally with 3 years PQE but candidates with at least 12 months experience in commercial contracts will be considered
• You may be working as a company commercial, corporate, commercial property or in another commercial legal area but key is your ability to draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house
• Experience in outsourcing would be desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in-house an advantage
• Committed, driven and able to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team
• Strong interpersonal skills, a self-starter who is clear and concise, friendly and approachable

Package on Offer

• Bonus to 15%
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 33 days holiday (including bank)
• Free car parking

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