B2B Commercial Lawyer in City of London

We are actively seeking a B2B Transactional Lawyer to support our client, a major e-commerce brand in the tech industry, for a 12-month fixed term contract. This near-term position is hybrid (3 days per week onsite) out of our client’s office in London.

We are actively seeking a B2B Transactional Lawyer with the following credentials:

• 6-10+ years’ post‑qualification experience, with a focus on commercial contracts.
• Qualified to practice as a UK solicitor or equivalent EU/overseas qualification.
• Law degree or other bachelor’s degree with a law conversion course.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in-office attendance in Central London, Zone 1.
• Strong transactional background, with substantial experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex commercial agreements, ideally involving technology, e-commerce, or platform businesses.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with product and technology teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience advising on expansion into new international markets, preferred.
• Prior exposure to the technology and/or travel and leisure industries, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative work ethic.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with business stakeholders and colleagues.

Support our client as follows:

• Support the B2B transactional team on all BAU matters including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, marketing, technology, and other complex B2B arrangements such as white-label partner arrangements.
• Develop playbooks and contract templates.
• Provide advice to business, product, and tech teams on commercial, regulatory, marketing, and other relevant legal issues.
• Provide clear, timely advice to business, product and tech teams on commercial, regulatory, consumer protection, marketing, and other relevant legal issues, including managing pre-litigation disputes where needed.

Engagement Details:

• 12‑month duration
• Full‑time (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid: 3 days onsite in N1, London

Benefits:

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension and comprehensive healthcare.
• Engagement support and coaching.

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