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Senior Commercial Lawyer (FTC)
Senior Commercial Lawyer – 6 Month FTC (Fixed Term Contract)
About Baringa
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise and advanced technology, it empowers clients to deliver with greater confidence. Operating across over 2,000 professionals in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, Baringa combines global insight with local understanding.
The firm serves industries including:
- Energy & resources
- Financial services
- Government & public sector
- Consumer products & retail
- Pharmaceuticals & life sciences
- Manufacturing
- Technology, media & telecoms
Its capabilities span strategy, transformation, and operational excellence—all enabled by data, AI, and digital innovation. Renowned for its collaborative approach and kind, curious experts, Baringa helps clients transform industries through tailored solutions in areas like energy markets, financial platforms, telecoms, and government modernisation.
Baringa has been recognised as:
- A Great Place to Work globally
- Ranked in 22 categories by the Financial Times for UK Leading Management Consultants
- Included in Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for four consecutive years
The Role: Senior Commercial Lawyer (6-Month FTC)
About the Team
The Commercial Legal team provides specialised legal, risk management, and commercial support across Baringa, shaping contracts, negotiations, and partnerships—from One-off Services Agreements to data, AI, and cloud deals.
This role reports to the Commercial Legal Director and collaborates with Legal & Business Integrity, Baringa Enablement, and senior leadership. It is a senior team-leadership position, requiring directorial experience, caseload management, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading a team of commercial lawyers:
- Allocate work, manage performance, and support career growth (line-management).
- Ensure alignment with business objectives, deadlines, and escalation protocols.
- Corporate contracting expertise:
- Lead negotiations and drafting for tech, data, AI, and cloud agreements, including:
- One-off Services Agreements
- Framework Agreements
- Licence Agreements
- Sub-contracts (and others)
- Lead negotiations and drafting for tech, data, AI, and cloud agreements, including:
- **Risk & compliance":
- Conduct contract risk analysis for senior management; escalate high-risk items to Baringa’s Sector Leads.
- Challenge and update Baringa’s Contract Risk Scorecards (due diligence and risk positioning).
- Work with insurance brokers to align contract terms with coverage.
- Training & best practice:
- Provide guidance, precedents, and playbooks to Legal & Business teams.
- Deliver training on digital contracting, legal tech, and compliance.
- Cross-functional coordination:
- Oversee engagements with People, Finance, Data, IT, and Infosec teams.
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Who We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales or a Commonwealth country).
- Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience.
Key Experience & Skills
- Digital contracting focus:
- Expertise in cloud, data, AI, and technology delivery/deals is non-negotiable.
- Experience with international MSA’s, SLAs, SLAS (Service Level Agreements), and SaaS licence agreements.
- Negotiation & Deal-making:
- Ability to manage high-stakes discussions with global clients, banks, and their law firms.
- Team Leadership:
- Proven ability to line-manage lawyers, delegate, and foster professional development.
- Commercial Risk Judgement:
- Develop risk assessments, communicate findings to senior stakeholders, and propose mitigations.
- Communication:
- Translate complex legal issues to non-technical audiences.
- Strong written & verbal advocacy with clients and Business teams.
- Operational Excellence:
- Prioritise fast-paced caseloads with varied deadlines.
- Familiarity with legal tech/CLM tools (e.g., DocuSign, Icertis, SharePoint) is a plus.
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Desirable
- A continuous-improvement mindset (e.g., drafting playbooks, tool automation).
- Knowledge of data protection & AI governance frameworks (GDPR, PDPA, etc.).
- Law firm or consultancy experience is ideal but not required.
Why Join Baringa?
Career & People Benefits
- Flexible Work Policy:
- Hybrid working with flexibility for unpaid leave.
- 5 weeks’ holiday per year, plus 5 years’ service bonus (2 extra weeks).
- Wellbeing Support:
- Corporate Responsibility Days (3/year) for social/environmental causes.
- £1,000 annual learning/development fund.
- People Fund: £2,000 per year to support personal wellbeing (e.g., fitness, courses).
- Profit Sharing: All staff participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Part of an Equal Opportunity Employer with initiatives to support underrepresented and minority groups.
Purpose & Values
- Net Zero Commitment: Verified Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions targets.
- CDP & EcoVadis Accreditation: Transparent ESG reporting.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Employees contribute to registered charities via volunteer programmes.
How to Apply
All applications are reviewed individually. Baringa employs an inclusive recruitment process, accommodating reasonable adjustments where needed.
Equality Notice: Decisions are made without regard to race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sociopolitical background. Applications are assessed holistically.
For queries, contact the Recruitment Team via email or your chosen platform in the application system.
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