Senior Commercial Lawyer

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a UK qualified senior commercial solicitor in Northampton. This role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, providing legal support across the UK business, and advising senior management on legal strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial law experience and excellent communication skills, enabling effective relationship building across the organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Access to GXO University for learning and qualifications

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Focus on internal promotions

Qualifications

• Experience in-house and/or in private practice.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks for transport/logistics is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts for new and renewing customers.
• Provide commercial legal support including dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
• Advise senior stakeholders on legal strategies and risk management.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Strong communication skills

Team orientated

Leadership potential

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

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We’re looking to offer a competitive salary which will be discussed further during telephone interview. In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. You’ll have access to a workplace pension, our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Review, draft and negotiate multiple commercial contracts for both new customer business and customer renewals across the UK
• Provide commercial legal support to the entire UK business to include key customer contract negotiation, significant dispute resolution (customer claims, transport accidents or other liabilities) and regulatory compliance
• Oversee GXO ’s supplier contracts and deal with general enquiries from the wider business
• Support on other legal matters including employment, regulatory, compliance and corporate transactions as required
• Advise and collaborate with senior stakeholders and leaders in the business to articulate risks and the benefits of legal strategy to achieve GXO ’s company objectives
• Oversee and manage litigation, administrative and other regulatory proceedings or matters in connection with GXO ’s commercial contracts including the management of external counsel as required

What you need to succeed at GXO :

• UK qualified senior commercial solicitor with strong commercial law experience, either in-house and/or in private practice
• Knowledge of legal frameworks relevant to the transport and/or logistics sectors would be a huge advantage but not a necessity
• Capable of providing high quality commercial legal advice in an independent and objective way as part of an engaged and integrated team with a strong business focus
• Strong communication skills, well organised, team orientated, adaptable and enthusiastic personality with leadership potential
• Able to build strong business relationships at all levels of the organisation including senior management and external stakeholders

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