At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal operations by managing contracts and advising on compliance.
- Company: Dynamic business services firm in Birmingham with a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Salary between £31,500 to £38,500 plus competitive benefits.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive legal team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring legal compliance and managing commercial contracts.
- Qualifications: Legal qualification or relevant experience in contract management is preferred.
This Commercial Legal Adviser role in the business services industry will see you handling a variety of legal matters to support the smooth running of operations. It's a permanent position where you'll play a key part in ensuring compliance and managing commercial contracts.
Client Details
Our Client is recruiting for a role within the business services industry in Birmingham.
Description
Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, you will provide legal and administrative support across a broad range of contractual matters. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a varied caseload of low to medium complexity contractual matters.
- Advising internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risks and compliance requirements.
- Identifying legal and commercial risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
- Liaising with internal departments and external organisations to obtain information and progress legal matters.
- Maintaining accurate contract records and supporting contract life cycle management processes.
- Coordinating contract execution processes and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
- Providing administrative and operational support to the wider Legal Services team.
- Assisting senior legal colleagues with meetings, note-taking and project-based work where required.
Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- A legal qualification, law degree, paralegal background or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.
- Experience within an in-house legal team, professional services environment or regulated organisation would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to contract administration.
- Knowledge of contractual risk identification and practical risk mitigation.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage at all levels.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £31,500 to £38,500, dependent on the level of experience.
- Competitive benefits package
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Commercial Legal Adviser in Birmingham employer: Michael Page Legal
Join a leading UK investment and asset management firm that champions innovation and responsible investment in the energy and infrastructure sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from a modern working environment that promotes hybrid working arrangements and offers competitive remuneration, including a bonus and benefits package. This role not only provides the chance to work on high-profile transactions but also fosters a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.
