At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial agreements while providing legal support to senior stakeholders.
- Company: Established organisation focused on commercial growth and governance across multiple sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Immediate start with exposure to diverse legal challenges and senior leadership.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and influence strategic projects in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years’ experience in commercial contracts.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Due to increased business demand, my client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join the legal function on either a fixed‑term contract or day‑rate basis, providing hands‑on legal support to senior stakeholders across the organisation
Client Details
Our client is a well‑established and growing organisation operating across multiple business sectors, with a strong focus on commercial growth, governance, and risk management.
The legal team plays a key role in supporting strategic business initiatives, contract negotiations, procurement activity, and regulatory compliance.
- Description
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Supplier and procurement contracts
- Consultancy agreements
- Saa S and technology agreements
- Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
- Terms and conditions
- Framework and outsourcing arrangements
- Providing pragmatic, risk‑based legal advice to business stakeholders
- Supporting strategic projects, commercial transactions, and business transformation initiatives
- Advising on contractual risk, liability provisions, indemnities, and dispute management
- Working closely with procurement, sales, finance, compliance, and operational teams
- Supporting data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance
- Assisting with regulatory and governance requirements across the business
- Managing external legal counsel where required
- Developing and improving contract templates, legal processes, and playbooks
- Delivering commercially focused legal guidance to enable business objectives while mitigating legal risk
- Supporting senior leadership on complex legal and commercial matters as they arise
- Profile
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction)
- 4+ years’ PQE, although all relevant experience will be considered
- Strong commercial contracts experience gained either in‑house or within private practice
- Proven ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements
- Experience advising senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced business environment
- Strong understanding of contract risk management and commercial negotiation
- Ability to provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused legal advice
- Experience supporting procurement, technology, or sales functions would be advantageous
- Knowledge of data protection and regulatory compliance matters
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a varied workload autonomously
- Commercially minded, proactive, and capable of building trusted relationships across the business
- Job Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders
- Broad, varied commercial legal workload
- Exposure to strategic projects and organisational change initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Immediate start
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In-house Commercial Lawyer (12mFTC) in London 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.
