Senior Commercial Counsel – Contracts & Governance

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Oxford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Oxford, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead corporate and commercial matters.

Candidates will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts, advise on governance and regulatory compliance, and manage risks while influencing senior stakeholders.

The role requires England & Wales solicitor with 8–12 years PQE, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple matters independently.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with current practising certificate.
• 8–12 years PQE in a leading firm or in-house setting.
• Strong corporate and commercial advisory experience.
• Proven drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Excellent understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem‑solving skills.
• Independent matter management and senior stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements (construction, EPC, procurement, strategic contracts).
• Provide day‑to‑day corporate, governance and regulatory advice.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Support business transactions and commercial initiatives.
• Handle licensing, permits, approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with land acquisition, leasing, property due diligence and documentation.
• Offer employment‑law guidance and support HR on risk management.
• Advise on contractual disputes, manage external counsel, and support dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain legal documentation, support audits, inspections and governance activities.

Skills

Corporate & commercial law

Contract drafting & negotiation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Oxford, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead corporate and commercial matters.

Candidates will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts, advise on governance and regulatory compliance, and manage risks while influencing senior stakeholders.

The role requires England & Wales solicitor with 8–12 years PQE, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple matters independently.