Strategic Contracts Lawyer — Associate/Senior (Hybrid)

Eversheds Sutherland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Birmingham is recruiting an Associate/Senior Associate for our Strategic Contracts team. The role focuses on high-value strategic contracts, with opportunities across national and international matters, advising clients in diverse sectors and supporting cross-office collaboration.

You will work on outsourcings and complex agreements, building strong client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE with contract law foundation in private practice.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand technical, commercial and operational issues affecting contracts.
• Experience with TUPE, data protection or competition law is desirable.
• Ability to coach, supervise and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to BD activities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a national team on high value, long-term strategic arrangements and standard form contracts.
• Advise private and public sector clients across sectors including transport, utilities and industrial engineering at local, national and international levels.
• Provide commercial support for transactions undertaken by corporate and real estate teams.
• Develop relationships with colleagues across teams and offices and learn from partners.
• Participate in structured business development and client briefing articles.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Client communication

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland in Birmingham is recruiting an Associate/Senior Associate for our Strategic Contracts team. The role focuses on high-value strategic contracts, with opportunities across national and international matters, advising clients in diverse sectors and supporting cross-office collaboration.

You will work on outsourcings and complex agreements, building strong client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development efforts.