Lawyer, Helix

Dentons Students Recruitment; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm is looking for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years PQE and experience in general commercial contracts, technology awareness, and working with sophisticated clients. This role offers flexible hours, emphasizing a collaborative environment and a commitment to high-quality client service, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive academic record including a degree or equivalent.
• 2 years PQE.
• Experience working on general commercial contracts.
• Technology awareness.
• Experience working for sophisticated clients (preferred).
• Advanced drafting and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements for our client.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Provide advice on contract or other queries.
• Work closely with in-house legal function at our client.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Legal Research

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Role Details

Department / Division : Helix

Duration : Permanent

Location : UK (Remote)

Reports to : Managing Lawyer

Reference no. : 8947

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer 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.

Dentons Helix delivers industry leading legal services and insightful data to support our clients by using a combination of legal technological and operational specialists to define a new standard for best practice.

Clients rely on Dentons for handling their commercial contracts needs building a sincere and enduring partnership. Given the extensive nature of our clients 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.

We have built a diverse team to support this work which will work alongside our Band 1 ranked Technology Media and Telecoms (TMT) team as well as the clients in-house legal function. Given the focus of the team this opportunity will be ideal for a 2 year PQE lawyer who wishes to embark on an alternative particular :
Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team these roles will provide greater certainty and flexibility of working hours.

This role will provide the opportunity to work with one client as a core part of its legal function enabling the qualified candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the clients business and a closer working relationship with the clients in-house team.

Whilst this is a dedicated team the qualified candidates will work alongside the UK TMT team and benefit from all of the team training.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full time or part time opportunities.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements for our client. 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 giving greater responsibility than is available in typical private practice teams.

Our 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.

You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as the in-house legal function at our client. 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 services to our clients is essential as is maintaining and developing client relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Comprehensive academic record including a degree or equivalent.
• 2 years PQE.
• Experience working on general commercial contracts.
• Technology awareness.
• Experience working for sophisticated clients (preferred).
• Advanced drafting and legal research skills.
• Background in either in‑house or private practice (ideally both).

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic about quality client service.
• Proficient in resolving issues and evaluating business environments.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and support.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise tasks under tight deadlines.
• Methodical, high‑accuracy approach to work.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose‑driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture where our people can thrive regardless of their background or circumstance. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity here : Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone, including those of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Information

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1