In House Solicitor

VNI Legal; United States; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VNI Legal is seeking a creative and experienced commercial lawyer with 3+ PQE to join a dedicated team in an innovative, fully remote role.

The successful candidate will cover general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and IP, delivering industry-leading services and using data-driven insights to define best practice. You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, manage client relationships, and work in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
• 3+ PQE with commercial focus and tech/IP exposure.
• Experience with sophisticated clients and contracting.
• Strong drafting and legal research abilities.
• In-house or private practice background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts across the business.
• Provide commercial/tactical advice on contract queries.
• Take ownership of contract projects with a collaborative team approach.
• Maintain and develop client relationships with a focus on service quality.

Skills

PQE 3+

Commercial contracts

Tech awareness

IP experience

In-house/private practice

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Fully Remote

The Role

VNI Legal are once again delighted to be working with our long standing client. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer with 3+ PQE to join a dedicated team to work in innovative new ways.

The qualified candidate will have general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and intellectual property experience. They deliver industry leading legal services and insightful data to support clients by using a combination of legal, technological and operational specialists to define a new standard for best practice.

It will involve handling all commercial contracts needs, building a sincere and enduring partnership. Given the extensive nature of the business and its innovative and dynamic approach, the work (which will encompass commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to its business operations) will undoubtedly be varied, complex and engaging.

Given the focus of the team this opportunity will be ideal for a 3PQE+ lawyer who wishes to embark on an alternative experience. Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team, these roles will provide greater certainty and flexibility of working hours.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements. This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for contracts. The approach is to create a collaborative environment by working as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence. The department has a positive teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach. It is essential that candidates are focused and committed to developing personally and professionally. A commitment to deliver high-quality focused service is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent
• 3+ PQE
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness
• Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability
• Either an in-house or private practice background, ideally both

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic about quality client service
• Proficient in resolving issues and adept at evaluating business environments
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and support
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to prioritise various tasks, particularly when working in a time-sensitive situation and to tight deadlines
• A methodical approach to work with a high focus on accuracy