Senior Inhouse Commercial Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory organisation is seeking a Senior Inhouse Commercial Solicitor to drive legal contract management and lead a team. This role offers an attractive salary of up to £80K, along with excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent Salary package

Impressive Benefits package including Pension and BUPA

Professional development opportunities

3 days WFH hybrid arrangements

Collaborative organisational culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE as a Solicitor or CILEx.
• Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in a legal capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of complex commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate diverse commercial contracts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing contracts legal team.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Strategic problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Inhouse Commercial Solicitor
Law Staff is delighted to be assisting a respected and renown Regulatory Organisation who are seeking aSenior Inhouse Commercial Solicitor. You will be a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing a dynamic commercial contracts legal team of 5. Whilst ensuring efficient, accurate, and legally robust contract management whilst overseeing and mentoring the Team that supports the organisation's commercial objectives.


Experience and Qualifications Background:

• Must be a Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with at least 5 years PQE
• Minimum of 3 years Managerial experience within a Legal capacity
• Extensive knowledge of reviewing and drafting complex Commercial Contracts
• Advanced proficiency in contract management software
• Expert knowledge of relevant legal technologies
• Strong Microsoft Office and document management system skills Exceptional negotiation skills
• Strategic problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Adaptability in fast-changing business environments

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Review & Drafting

• Comprehensively review, draft, and negotiate diverse commercial contracts including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Supply Agreements
  • Service Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Software as a Service (SaaS) Contracts
• Ensure contracts:
  • Are legally sound
  • Mitigate organisationalrisk
  • Align with strategic and operational goals
• Provide expert legal interpretation of contract terms
• Identify and strategically mitigate legal risks
• Maintain strict compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies

Team Management

• Lead and develop a high-performing contracts legal team
• Provide continuous professional guidance and support
• Manage team workloads and priorities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate closely with the Data Protection Team and Stakeholders/ Board Member to enhance operational efficiency

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as principal legal business partner to internal stakeholders
• Provide strategic legal advice supporting commercial objectives
• Work collaboratively across procurement, management, and business units
• Protect and advance business interests through proactive legal counsel

Training and Development of the Team

• Develop and deliver comprehensive contract management training
• Create best practice guidelines for contract management
• Encourage knowledge sharing within the legal team
• Support continuous learning and professional growth initiatives

In return for your commitment and hard work you will be rewarded with:

• Excellent Salary package of up to £80K DOE
• Impressive Benefits package including Pension, BUPA and Wellness options
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• 3 days WFH hybrid & flexible work arrangements
• Collaborative and innovative organisational culture

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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref: 36944