INTERIM COMMERCIAL LAWYER OPPORTUNITY, CHESHIRE (Service Sector)

McKenzie Douglas; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international services group in the UK is seeking an experienced commercial contracts lawyer to support its legal team. This role offers a fixed-term contract of 3-6 months with the requirement to work one day in the Cheshire office. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate various commercial contracts and provide legal support across multiple business functions. Attractive salary and benefits including 33 days holiday are included.

Benefits

Attractive salary

33 days holiday (including bank)

Free parking and lunch

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years PQE in commercial law.
• Proven experience in drafting complex commercial contracts.
• Desirable experience in outsourcing.

Responsibilities

• Key contact for various teams offering legal support.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and provide legal updates.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Description

International services group seeks to recruit an experienced commercial contracts lawyer to support the business on broad based commercial legal matters, working as part of a small legal team. This is a fixed term contract position for between 3-6 months. One day in the Cheshire office is required.

Responsibilities

• You will be a key contact for various teams 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, outsourcing, procurement, IT and services
• You may advise on regulatory and compliance in Intellectual Property, GDPR, anti-bribery and corruption
• You will provide legal updates and internal training

We are looking for

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 2+ years PQE*
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of often complex commercial contracts
• Experience in outsourcing would be desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in-house a distinct advantage
• Committed, driven and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at a strategic level

Package on Offer

• Attractive salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank)
• Free parking and lunch

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