Senior Client Contracts Lawyer

Pinsent Masons LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Collaborative culture

Clear progression

Job summary

Pinsent Masons LLP is seeking a Senior Client Contracts Lawyer to lead the review, drafting and negotiation of client-facing contracts, including technology and AI-related arrangements. You will provide practical, commercially grounded legal advice and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

You will join a high-performing General Counsel Office team, with opportunities to shape contracting processes, leverage legal tech, and develop leadership within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with typically 3+ PQE, but all suitable experience considered.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• In-house law firm experience desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of client-facing contracts.
• Provide clear, commercially grounded legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual arrangements meet regulatory, legal and internal policy requirements.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks, collaborating across the GCO and firm.
• Escalate matters in line with governance processes; support ad hoc projects.
• Champion efficiency through legal technology and contract-management tools.
• Streamline contracting processes and embed best practice.
• Enhance the firm’s client engagement and commercial strategy.

Skills

People Management

Contract drafting

Commercial contracts

Negotiation skills

Tech contracts

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Client Contracts Lawyer

Job Description

Location

Birmingham, Manchester or London (other UK PM offices considered)

Contract

Full-time, hybrid with 3 days a week in the office

Strengthen our client relationships by delivering robust, commercial contract solutions.

Our Client Contracts & Commercial Team is part of the General Counsel’s Office and plays a pivotal role in enabling effective client engagement across the firm. We partner closely with colleagues across all practice groups to ensure our client‑facing contracts are compliant, commercially robust and aligned with Pinsent Masons’ wider risk and strategic objectives.

We’re now seeking a Senior Client Contracts Lawyer to strengthen our high‑performing team, and help shape the firm’s contractual approaches in an evolving and increasingly innovative market.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to build a varied and rewarding career within a high‑performing General Counsel Office. You’ll work on commercially significant matters that directly influence the firm’s risk landscape, while gaining exposure to a diverse mix of contracts, emerging technologies, and AI-related work. With strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and clear pathways for development, it’s an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise and make a visible impact.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a supportive, knowledgeable team with exposure to high‑value, cross‑firm decision‑making.

What You’ll Do

• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of client‑facing contracts, including complex commercial, technology and AI‑related arrangements.
• Provide clear, commercially grounded legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual arrangements meet regulatory, legal and internal policy requirements.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks, collaborating with colleagues across the GCO and wider firm.
• Escalate matters appropriately in line with internal governance processes.Support ad hoc projects across the GCO, including process improvements and policy development.
• Champion efficiency through legal technology and contract‑management tools.
• Spot opportunities to streamline contracting processes and embed best practice.
• Play a key role in enhancing the firm’s client engagement and commercial strategy.

About You

• Strong academic background and qualification as a solicitor (typically 3+ PQE, but all suitable experience considered).
• People Management experience.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts; in‑house law firm experience is desirable.
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to deliver practical, accessible advice.
• Confidence operating in unfamiliar or complex subject areas.
• Strong organisation and time‑management, with the ability to juggle multiple matters at pace.
• Sound judgment, resilience and a calm, professional approach under pressure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to work autonomously when needed.
• An interest in legal technology and improving contract processes.

Why Pinsent Masons

At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose‑led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design.

We offer:

• High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market‑leading clients
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
• Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working.

Our Commitment

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.