The Stephen James Partnership
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & Privacy - Global Consultancy
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Commercial Lawyer | 5PQE+ Global Professional Services & Infrastructure Business
We're partnering exclusively with a globally recognised professional services business - one of the most respected names in its field - to find an experienced commercial lawyer for a newly created permanent position within its in-house legal team.
This is a genuinely compelling opportunity. The business operates at the forefront of major infrastructure, construction and capital projects on a global scale, and this role sits right at the heart of its commercial activity. If you've been looking for an in-house role where the work is substantive, the stakeholders are senior and the projects are the kind you'll actually want to talk about - this is it.
The Opportunity
You'll join a highly regarded and well-resourced legal function, acting as a trusted commercial adviser across a complex, fast-moving and genuinely exciting business. The role is broad by design - you'll be close to the action, partnering with senior leaders across commercial, procurement, operations and project delivery teams, and advising on matters that directly shape the direction of the business.
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The workload spans the full commercial spectrum, with particular weight on procurement, major projects and infrastructure-related contracting - making this an outstanding fit for lawyers with a projects or infrastructure background who are ready to make the move in-house, or who are looking for a more influential platform within industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of high-value commercial agreements
- Advise on procurement strategy, supplier arrangements and outsourcing structures
- Support major project delivery - including infrastructure and construction-related contracting
- Provide pragmatic, risk-focused advice on contractual, governance and compliance matters
- Partner closely with project, commercial, procurement and operational teams
- Lead on strategic tenders and key business initiatives
- Drive improvements in contract management, legal process and risk frameworks
About You
- England & Wales qualified solicitor, c.5PQE+ (more senior candidates considered)
- Strong commercial contracts experience from private practice and/or in-house
- Background in projects, infrastructure or construction law would be a significant advantage
- Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident operating at pace
- Strong drafter and negotiator with the gravitas to manage senior stakeholder relationships
- Thrives in complex, high-performing environments
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Why This Role?
- Permanent position with one of the world's leading professional services businesses
- Broad, senior-facing remit with genuine influence across the business
- Complex, intellectually stimulating workload - no two days the same
- Collaborative, high-performing legal team with a strong culture
- Competitive package and hybrid working
If you're a commercially focused lawyer - particularly with experience in projects, infrastructure or construction - and you're ready for a role where you can make a genuine impact within a world-class business, I'd love to hear from you.
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