Commercial Contracts Lawyer 8pqe+

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to deliver elite, niche advice to logistics clients within a global platform. The role is focused on pure commercial contracting and advisory work, handling highly technical, non-standard arrangements.

The ideal candidate is England & Wales qualified with 8+ PQE in commercial contracts, with logistics experience, and a passion for training junior team members. A clear path to partnership within three years is envisaged.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in commercial contracts law, ideally in a leading law firm.
• Specific expertise in logistics is highly desirable.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills with the ability to train junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate bills of lading and core terms and conditions.
• Advise on bespoke mandates such as ferry concession agreements.
• Support cross-departmental growth with development agreements alongside M&A activities.

Skills

Commercial contracts law

Logistics experience

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

THE FIRM

A global law firm which advises clients across a broad range of corporate, commercial and transactional matters.

THE ROLE

A lawyer with strong Commercial Law experience is sought for a role which delivers elite, niche counsel to pure logistics companies, transport providers, and market leading supply chain operators.

This is a pure commercial contracting and advisory role, designed for an agile lawyer who thrives on handling highly technical, non-standard arrangements.

The successful candidate will manage everything from foundational bills of lading and terms and conditions to bespoke, unusual mandates like ferry concession agreements.

Additionally, they will support cross-departmental strategic growth, such as drafting critical development agreements required to sit alongside major M&A transactions.

The ideal candidate is likely to be a Senior Associate or Legal Director, who possesses the drive and ambition to secure promotion to partnership within the next three years.

ABOUT YOU

An England & Wales qualified lawyer with 8pqe + in commercial contracts law, preferably in a leading law firm.

Specific expertise in logistics is highly desirable.

You will have have a passion for training and coaching junior team members, strong analytical, drafting and communication skills, and the ability to deliver clear and practical advice.

Ideally you will have a sector-focused approach, and interest and experience in working with clients in the maritime, commodities, aviation and insurance sectors, or other relevant sectors.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.