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Commercial Contracts Lawyer
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Our client is a large, complex and highly regarded organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on governance, compliance and value creation, they are committed to delivering high-quality services whilst maintaining the highest standards of commercial and legal integrity.
As part of the continued development of their Legal, Contracts & Procurement function, an opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused legal professional to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
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This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a complex organisation, partnering with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal advice, negotiate commercial agreements and support major business initiatives.
The role will focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, advising stakeholders on legal and contractual risk, and supporting high-value projects from inception through to completion.
Alongside the legal advisory element, you will also support procurement and commercial activities, ensuring purchasing decisions are compliant, commercially robust and aligned with organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements.
- Advising senior stakeholders on commercial, contractual and legal risk.
- Supporting contract life cycle management and governance activities.
- Providing legal input on procurement exercises and commercial projects.
- Leading commercial negotiations with suppliers and external partners.
- Advising on dispute resolution and contractual issues.
- Contributing to the development of policies, procedures and contract templates.
- Delivering training and guidance on contractual and commercial matters.
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What you'll need to succeed
We are keen to speak with qualified lawyers, legal executives or experienced commercial contracts professionals who enjoy working closely with stakeholders and providing pragmatic legal advice in a commercial environment.
You may currently be working as:
- Commercial Solicitor
- In-House Legal Counsel
- Commercial Contracts Manager
- Commercial Lawyer
- Legal Business Partner
- Contracts & Commercial Manager
- Senior Contracts Officer
- Legal Executive (CILEX)
Candidates with experience gained either in private practice or in-house environments will be considered.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts within a public sector or regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law principles.
- Experience advising stakeholders on complex legal and contractual matters.
- Proven ability to identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risk.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience operating within a governance-led or compliance-focused organisation.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and commercial governance frameworks would be advantageous.
- Exposure to procurement, tendering or contract management is desirable. However, the primary focus of this role is commercial legal advisory work and public sector contract drafting and negotiation.
Professional qualifications such as Solicitor (SRA), CILEX, CIPS or equivalent are welcomed.
In return, our client offers:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Opportunity to work on complex and strategically important projects.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a large and respected organisation.
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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now, Lucy Ayrton - 07858986254
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Negotiation
- Commercial Law
- In-House Legal
- Legal Advisory
- Contract Management
- Supplier Contracts
- Risk Management
- Commercial Risk
- Stakeholder Management
- Governance
- Public Sector
- Public Procurement
- Procurement Act 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations
- Tendering
- Framework Agreements
- TUPE
- Regulatory Compliance
Job Titles to Search
- Commercial Solicitor
- Commercial Contracts Lawyer
- In-House Legal Counsel
- Legal Counsel
- Senior Legal Counsel
- Commercial Lawyer
- Contracts Manager
- Commercial Contracts Manager
- Legal Business Partner
- Corporate Solicitor
- Commercial Litigation Solicitor (with contracts experience)
- Procurement & Contracts Manager
- Commercial Manager
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