Senior In-House Counsel: Contracts & Commercial Transformation

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working policy

Professional development

International exposure

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Senior In-house Counsel (Contracts & Commercial) to join the Governance & Compliance team. You will support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance, coordinating lawyers and paralegals across the international network to deliver commercial contracting, procurement and contractual governance with a focus on risk management and practicality.

You will develop subject matter expertise, deliver guidance to stakeholders, and help drive transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial contracts, procurement and complex commercial arrangements.
• Experience supporting governance, risk and compliance in a professional services or international environment.
• Strong advisory skills delivering practical, commercial legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day delivery of commercial contracting and governance work.
• Support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance and coordinate lawyers and paralegals.
• Develop and implement scalable contracting frameworks, templates and playbooks.
• Advise on third‑party risk, supplier relationships and procurement governance.
• Lead or contribute to transformation initiatives including AI-enabled contracting tools.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Procurement

Risk management

Strategic advisory

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Senior In-house Counsel (Contracts & Commercial) to join the Governance & Compliance team. You will support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance, coordinating lawyers and paralegals across the international network to deliver commercial contracting, procurement and contractual governance with a focus on risk management and practicality.

You will develop subject matter expertise, deliver guidance to stakeholders, and help drive transformation initiatives