At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice, negotiate contracts, and support business transformation.
- Company: Dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Engaging role with high-profile work and close interaction with senior leaders.
- Why this job: Join a trusted legal team and influence key business decisions.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 years PQE with strong commercial contracts experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 95000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a large, multi-site organisation undergoing significant transformation and growth. This is a broad and commercially focused role offering exposure to complex legal matters across a diverse business. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will partner with senior leaders to provide pragmatic legal advice, negotiate high-value commercial agreements and play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives, digital transformation and operational improvement.
The position would suit a commercially minded solicitor who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, influencing decision-making and acting as a trusted business partner in a fast-paced environment. You will advise on a wide range of commercial legal matters, taking ownership of complex contractual arrangements while helping the business manage legal risk and achieve its commercial objectives.
About You
- Ideally we are seeking a minimum of 3 years PQE with strong commercial contracts experience gained either in-house or in private practice.
- You will be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and building effective relationships across all levels of a business.
- You should be able to demonstrate:
- Strong experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts.
- Excellent commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
- Experience supporting technology, IT or outsourcing agreements.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Confidence advising senior executives and influencing commercial decisions.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to work across a broad range of legal matters and quickly develop knowledge in new areas where required.
What's on Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where the legal team is viewed as a genuine commercial partner. You'll enjoy varied, high-profile work, close interaction with senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to business transformation while continuing to broaden your in-house legal expertise. If you're looking for a role that combines strategic commercial work with genuine business partnering and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.
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