Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel

Hireright,-LL; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Yearly salary review

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income protection

Group Life Assurance

Voluntary benefits package

Zusammenfassung

HireRight in London is seeking an experienced contracts lawyer to drive enterprise-level agreements and negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts. You will draft, review, and finalise contracts while ensuring GDPR, US FCRA, and export controls compliance.

This hybrid role (3 days onsite) is based at Canary Wharf, requiring collaboration with sales, legal and operations to improve templates, processes, and overall deal value.

Qualifikationen

• UK-qualified lawyer with 1–3 years PQE.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.
• Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts.

Aufgaben

• Negotiate and finalise contracts to shorten timelines while ensuring compliance.
• Mitigate risks and ensure GDPR and other regulatory compliance.
• Develop standard contract templates and playbooks to speed negotiations.
• Drive contract management system adoption to improve efficiency.
• Negotiate favorable terms and maximize deal value.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships with sales, legal and operations.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law

UK-qualified lawyer on the solicitors roll

Tools

Salesforce

Icertis

Jobbeschreibung

About HireRight

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.

Overview

The role will play a critical role in driving successful enterprise-level agreements by ensuring contracts are efficiently negotiated, meet compliance standards, and align with organizational objectives. This position is outcomes-focused, with measurable success tied to faster deal closures, risk mitigation, and maximizing value in high-stakes negotiations.

This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite) located in our Canary Wharf office in London.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate Sales Cycles:
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts with an emphasis on reducing turnaround times without compromising compliance or quality.
  • Achieve a measurable reduction in contract negotiation timelines by streamlining processes and preempting common bottlenecks.
• Mitigate Risks and Ensure Compliance:
  • Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, US FCRA, California CPA, export controls).
  • Successfully identify and resolve potential risks in agreements, minimizing non-standard exceptions.
• Increase Contractual Efficiency:
  • Collaborate with sales, legal, and operations teams to create standard contract templates and playbooks that expedite negotiations.
  • Implement and optimise contract management systems to achieve a measurable increase in team efficiency (e.g., reducing document processing times by 20%).
• Maximize Deal Value:
  • Negotiate favorable terms in high-value enterprise agreements, resulting in an increased contract value, improved risk profile, or improved terms for renewal and upselling opportunities.
  • Successfully close a target percentage of deals with value-added clauses that enhance customer retention and revenue potential.
• Foster Strong Stakeholder Relationships:
  • Build trusted partnerships with sales teams, customers, and internal stakeholders, leading to a measurable improvement in internal satisfaction scores and customer feedback on the negotiation process.
  • Act as a point of contact for resolving contractual issues, achieving a high resolution rate within set timelines.
• Drive Process Improvements:
  • Implement data-driven strategies to enhance negotiation processes, reducing friction and improving customer satisfaction by a defined metric (e.g., Net Promoter Score or similar).
  • Conduct post-deal reviews to identify lessons learned and continuously improve the contract negotiation approach.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Law
  • Must be a Qualified Lawyer in the UK and on the solicitors roll.
• Experience
  • 1-3 years post-qualifying experience as a lawyer
  • 1+ years in commercial contract negotiation.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in contract management systems and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Icertis, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of commercial law and industry-specific regulatory standards.
  • Strong contract-drafting skills, with Drafting Clearer Contracts Masterclass by Ken Adams preferred.
• Soft Skills
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a track record of making sound decisions in high-pressure environments.

What do we offer

This position includes a competitive salary, annual performanceincentive bonus and benefits package.

As part of our commitment to our employees’ well-being and satisfaction, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Below, you’ll find an overview of the mandatory and supplemental benefits available to our team members.

• Yearly salary review scheme based on company and personal performance
• 25 days holiday
• A competitive pension scheme to secure your financial future
• Private Medical Insurance - with funded coverage, you can access high-quality healthcare without worrying about out-of-pocket expenses
• Funded Income protection ensures financial security if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury, your income is safeguarded even during challenging times.
• Group Life Assurance funded by Hireright provides a lump-sum payment to your beneficiaries in the event of your passing. It’s an essential safety net for your loved ones.
• Voluntary benefits package allows you to tailor your perks (e.g. discounted retail vouchers, great value Dental Insurance, Critical Illness insurance for Employee and Spouse)