At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate and draft commercial agreements while engaging with stakeholders.
- Company: Fast-paced organisation in West London offering hybrid working.
- Benefits: Short-term contract with hands-on experience and flexible work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for those from tech, retail, or financial services backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing contracts in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in supplier agreements, SaaS contracts, and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
I am seeking experienced Commercial Lawyers to support a significant commercial contracts programme within a large and fast-paced organisation based in West London.
This is a genuinely hands-on role and will suit someone who remains actively involved in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement rather than operating purely at a strategic leadership level.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements.
- Advising procurement, commercial and operational stakeholders on contractual risk and commercial outcomes.
- Negotiating supplier and vendor agreements.
- Drafting and negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
- Drafting and negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Supporting technology, software and SaaS contracting requirements.
- Advising on outsourcing, managed services and professional services arrangements.
- Helping drive contracts through to execution within demanding timeframes.
Essential Experience
- Supplier and vendor contracting.
- Procurement-related agreements.
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
- Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Technology and SaaS contracts.
- Software licensing and services agreements.
- Managing multiple negotiations simultaneously.
- Working directly with business stakeholders outside the legal function.
Ideal Backgrounds
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- SaaS
- Retail
- Consumer services
- Financial services commercial contracting teams
- Procurement legal teams
The successful candidate will be able to join the business and immediately take ownership of a busy contracts workload, working independently with minimal supervision and providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
If you have been regularly negotiating supplier agreements, SaaS contracts, MSAs and SOWs over the last 12-24 months, I would be keen to hear from you.
Commercial Lawyer, Short-term Contract in London employer: MERJE
As a leading wealth manager, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Compliance Analysts play a crucial role in shaping our compliance monitoring framework, with access to cutting-edge tools and resources, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
