Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel

HireRight; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Income protection

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

HireRight, the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider, seeks a UK-qualified lawyer to lead enterprise contract negotiations from its Canary Wharf office in London. The role prioritizes speed, risk mitigation and value realization across multi‑million‑dollar agreements, while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with sales, legal, and operations, develop templates and playbooks, drive data‑driven process improvements, and implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, UK qualified and on the solicitors roll.
• 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.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and CRM platforms (Salesforce, Icertis, or similar).
• Strong understanding of commercial law and regulatory standards.
• Strong contract-drafting skills; Ken Adams' Drafting Clearer Contracts Masterclass preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize contracts with emphasis on reducing turnaround times without compromising compliance or quality.
• Achieve a measurable reduction in contract negotiation timelines by streamlining processes and preempting bottlenecks.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, US FCRA, California CPA, export controls).
• Collaborate with sales, legal, and operations teams to create standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Implement and optimize contract management systems to achieve measurable increases in team efficiency.
• Negotiate favorable terms in high-value enterprise agreements and close deals with value-added clauses.
• Build trusted partnerships with sales teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Law

Tools

Salesforce

Icertis

Job description

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 optimize 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)

Please submit resume/CV in English.

All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.