Inzpire - Commercial Lawyer

QinetiQ; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Share incentive scheme

Pension scheme

Travel insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Inzpire seeks a commercially minded solicitor to join its in‑house Legal team in Lincoln. You will advise on a broad range of commercial matters, draft and negotiate agreements, and help ensure regulatory compliance while supporting business growth.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, balancing legal risk with practical, commercial outcomes. The role offers hybrid working from Lincoln with travel to UK sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales required.
• 2+ years PQE in commercial contracts or related fields.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Provide pragmatic legal and commercial advice to support strategic objectives and growth.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks while advising on regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain and GRC.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Commercial contracts

Cross-functional projects

Commercial awareness

Written/verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world‑class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to be honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next‑generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

As a Commercial Lawyer, you will join Inzpire’s Commercial Function and report to the Head of Legal. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the business, advising on a broad range of commercial, contractual and compliance matters. You will provide clear, pragmatic legal advice that supports strategic objectives, enables growth and protects Inzpire’s interests.

You will play a key role in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, supporting business‑winning activity and helping to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice and pragmatic solutions to contractual, compliance and operational matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and legal documents with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Supporting business‑winning activity, bids and contract management in partnership with Commercial, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain and GRC teams.
• Maintaining legal templates, processes and systems to support efficient delivery of legal services.
• Delivering legal training and raising awareness of legal and compliance requirements across the business.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advising on their potential impact on Inzpire.

This is a broad and varied in‑house role within a small Legal team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deliver commercially focussed solutions rather than operating solely as a legal advisor. The successful candidate will combine technical legal expertise with commercial acumen, business awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.

The role is based in Lincoln, with hybrid working available. Regular travel to the Lincoln office and occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.

THE PERSON

We are looking for a commercially minded and pragmatic solicitor qualified in England and Wales, we envisage the right person to have between 2 and 5 years’ PQE. You will have sound commercial judgement, strong communication skills and the confidence to advise stakeholders at different levels of the business. You will also bring a collaborative and proactive approach, building effective relationships across teams and contributing positively to wider business objectives.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts (including customer and supplier agreements).
• Experience supporting cross‑functional business initiatives and projects.
• Good commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Ability to identify legal risks and provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• In‑house legal experience.
• Between 2 and 5 years PQE
• Experience with software licence agreements and/or SaaS agreements.
• Experience advising on legal and regulatory considerations associated with product development including bringing new products or services to market.
• Experience in the defence industry or with public sector or government contracts.
• Knowledge of data protection and wider regulatory compliance requirements.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

BENEFITS

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (x4 salary).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic. We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.