Are you looking to develop your legal expertise and make a real commercial impact in the Defence and Technology industry?
About Inzpire
We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services. Please visit: https://www.inzpire.com/vacancies/life-at-inzpire for an insight into life at Inzpire.
In 2024, we were crowned Employer of the Year at the International Business Brilliance Awards 2024 and we have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.
About the role
We are seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join our team. You will advise stakeholders across the business on a broad range of commercial, contractual and compliance matters, providing pragmatic legal advice that supports strategic objectives and growth whilst protecting Inzpire’s interests.
This is a broad and varied in-house role within a small Legal team which sits within the Commercial Function. The role is based in Lincoln, with hybrid working available. Regular travel to the Lincoln office and occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.
Key responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of customer, supplier and other commercial agreements
- Identify and assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
- Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice and pragmatic solutions to contractual, compliance and operational matters.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and legal documents with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Supporting business-winning activity, bids and contract management in partnership with Commercial, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain and GRC teams.
- Maintaining legal templates, processes and systems to support efficient delivery of legal services.
- Delivering legal training and raising awareness of legal and compliance requirements across the business.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advising on their potential impact on Inzpire.
About you
We are looking for a pragmatic solicitor 2-4 PQE with sound commercial judgement, strong communication skills, a collaborative and proactive approach, and a willingness to contribute positively to wider business objectives.
Essential experience and skills:
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts (including customer and supplier agreements).
- Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives and projects.
- Good commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Ability to identify legal risks and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable experience:
- In-house legal experience.
- Experience with software licence agreements and/or SaaS agreements.
- Experience advising on legal and regulatory considerations associated with product development including bringing new products or services to market.
- Experience in the defence industry or with public sector or government contracts.
- Knowledge of data protection and wider regulatory compliance requirements.
Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant mustbe a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 30 days’ paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year
- Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period)
- Company provided private medical and dental insurance
- QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Annual profit and performance related pay scheme
- Death in service (x4 salary)
- Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme
- Business travel insurance
- Tax efficient cycle to work, charitable giving schemes and electric vehicle company car scheme
Equal opportunities
Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.
We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.
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