In House Solicitor

VNI Legal; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VNI Legal seeks a creative and experienced commercial solicitor to join a dedicated team handling general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and IP. This fully remote role focuses on delivering high-quality contracts and strategic client support with a single-client operating model.

You will draft, review and negotiate a varied range of agreements, leveraging technology to improve processes while maintaining strong client relationships and professional growth in a flexible, remote

Qualifications

• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
• 3+ PQE
• Experience on general commercial contracts
• Technology awareness
• Experience on similar work for sophisticated clients is desirable
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability
• In-house or private practice background, ideally both

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and provide advice on contract queries.
• Take ownership for contractual work using new technological solutions.
• Operate in a collaborative team while maintaining independence.
• Maintain and develop client relationships with a commitment to high-quality service.

Skills

3+ PQE

General commercial contracts

Technology outsourcing

Intellectual property

Advanced drafting

In-house / private practice background

Education

Law degree

Job description

In House Solicitor - Commercial Contracts

Fully Remote

£60,000 – £80,000

The Role

VNI Legal are once again delighted to be working with our long standing client. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer with 3+ PQE to join a dedicated team to work in innovative new ways.

The qualified candidate will have general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and intellectual property experience. They deliver industry leading legal services and insightful data to support clients by using a combination of legal, technological and operational specialists to define a new standard for best practice.

It will involve handling all commercial contracts needs, building a sincere and enduring partnership. Given the extensive nature of the business and its innovative and dynamic approach, the work (which will encompass commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to its business operations) will undoubtedly be varied, complex and engaging.

Given the focus of the team this opportunity will be ideal for a 3PQE+ lawyer who wishes to embark on an alternative experience. Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team, these roles will provide greater certainty and flexibility of working hours.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements. This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for contracts. The approach is to create a collaborative environment by working as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence. The department has a positive teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach. It is essential that candidates are focused and committed to developing personally and professionally. A commitment to deliver high-quality focused service is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent
• 3+ PQE
• Having experience working on general commercial contracts
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness
• Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability
• Either an in-house or private practice background, ideally both

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic about quality client service
• Proficient in resolving issues and adept at evaluating business environments
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and support
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to prioritise various tasks, particularly when working in a time-sensitive situation and to tight deadlines
• A methodical approach to work with a high focus on accuracy