Senior Counsel, Commercial

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Counsel (Commercial) to join their Compliance & Risk team. The successful candidate will have at least five years of post-qualification experience, preferably in commercial or corporate law, and will collaborate closely with key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing client engagement documentation and negotiating supplier contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading firm's governance practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in commercial or corporate law.
• Excellent understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain standard client engagement documentation.
• Provide guidance on engagement terms for third-party professionals.
• Negotiate and finalize supplier contracts with procurement.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Conflict resolution

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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A prestigious international law firm is looking for a qualified lawyer to join their Compliance & Risk team in London as a Senior Counsel (Commercial).

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team reporting to the Head of Corporate Risk & Governance and work closely with the General Counsel, the Conflicts Team, the Head of Procurement, and other key stakeholders across the firm.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Counsel (Commercial) role would have at least five years’ experience, ideally with a commercial or corporate law background

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and maintain the firm’s standard client engagement documentation, including terms of business.
• Provide guidance on the terms of engagement for third-party professionals such as expert witnesses, barristers, and local counsel.
• Support the business development process by assessing legal and risk aspects of client tenders, proposals, and panel applications.
• Collaborate with the procurement function to negotiate and finalise supplier contracts, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation.
• Evaluate and advise on client-specific terms and outside counsel guidelines to ensure alignment with firm policy and regulatory obligations.
• Draft and manage a variety of internal legal agreements, including intercompany contracts, LLP member documents, and corporate resolutions.
• Oversee the preparation of consultancy agreements and related commercial arrangements.
• Support the Conflicts Team in resolving sensitive or complex conflict issues.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained at a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong background in commercial or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and a willingness to develop expertise in other regulatory regimes
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, particularly for commercial contracts and data protection terms.
• Experience in dealing with conflicts of interest and resolutions is desirable but not essential.

If you are interested in joining a leading international law firm as a Senior Counsel (Commercial), we encourage you to apply or get in touch at [emailprotected]