Senior In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Contracting Solicitor to join its in-house legal team. This role offers the chance to negotiate and draft commercial contracts while advising on a variety of legal matters. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in professional liability law and risk management, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, providing a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance. Join a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and community involvement, making a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Good knowledge of professional liability law and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with clients and advise on subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborate with the risk-management team to protect the firm’s interests.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Negotiation

Professional Liability Law

Risk Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Job Description

Senior Contracting Solicitor

Flexible on any GTUK location, hybrid working

Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a wide variety of risk issues that arise in the delivery of professional services across assurance, tax, and advisory areas.

We’re open to flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to support work-life balance.

Role Overview

We seek an experienced commercial contracts lawyer to join our in-house legal team. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Negotiating contracts with clients, such as MSAs and public-sector frameworks, and advising on contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and others.
2. Improving our standard terms of business based on negotiation experiences and arising issues.
3. Handling various commercial contracting issues, including advising on local-country adoption contracts, agreements with member-firms, data-sharing, secondment agreements, and software supply contracts; interpreting contractual provisions; providing legal input on termination, NDAs, tendering, and disclosure agreements; advising on risk management and compliance issues; and other legal matters related to our services.
4. Advising on collaboration agreements and referral contracts.
5. Collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel and risk-management team to advise colleagues and protect the firm’s interests.
6. Supporting and guiding less experienced lawyers, providing feedback, and identifying development opportunities.
7. Identifying risk trends and recommending mitigation strategies, including template and procedure updates.
8. Educating colleagues on legal and risk issues through training and guidance materials.

Candidate Profile

The minimum requirements are:

1. Qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
2. Good knowledge of professional liability law.
3. Understanding of professional services contracting and risk management.
4. Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
5. Self-motivated with the ability to manage conflicting demands.
6. Excellent communication skills, including drafting contractual terms.
7. Experience managing and developing colleagues.

Why You Might Be a Good Fit

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Our culture is open, accessible, and focused on growth and collaboration. We support flexible working to help balance professional and personal life.

Beyond the role, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to community initiatives, fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide, driven by our core values of purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness.

We seek proactive individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold high standards for clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.