Commercial Contracts Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Camden Area, Greater London, United Kingdom Bruin Full time
Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Location:

LondonnSalary:

Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsnWFH:

3 days office basednContract:

10-12 month maternity covernGrade:

Fixed Term ContractnReporting to:

Head of LegalnDirect Reports:
1 direct report

Role Overview:
12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) for a leading pensions scheme provider, reporting to the Head of Legal.

As the Commercial Contracts Lawyer you will deal with issues relating to business transactions, as well as take responsibility for the negotiation of a wide variety of agreements and documents with third parties and suppliers.


Main Responsibilities:
Provide legal advisory services to the businessnLiaising and working together with external contractors and oversight and management of one direct reportnSupport the evaluation of new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractorsnExamine the legal issues related to new servicesnDraft, review and negotiate a range of commercial legal agreements on behalf of the company including templates, contracts, side letters, non-disclosure, consulting, service, recruitment agency agreements, software as a service agreements, IT contracts, outsourcing agreements, general terms and conditions, data protection, IP and commercial due diligencenReview and negotiate contracts from company's suppliers, customers and partiesnWorking from in-house templatesnOversee the company's policy/protocols/guidance on commercial legal mattersnDeliver solutions that are commercially pragmatic, legally robust, and always in tune with our client's real objectivesnProtect and mitigate the company against contract risknGuide and advice management to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulationsnEnsure consistency of contract terms with company policies and strategy

Person Specification:

Essential knowledge, skills & experience:
A qualified lawyer in the UK or a similar qualificationnA good understanding of the UK law and legal systemnAt least 3 years' PQE gained within an in-house commercial teamnProficiency in the review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts essential, both customer and supplier-side

Desirable knowledge, skills & experience:
Financial services industry experience desirablenKnowledge of Data Protection Laws and RegulationsnCommercial awareness - possessing knowledge of current developments in local, national and world business, particularly any issues that impact the companynPragmatic, commercial-minded approach to contract negotiation, with a balance of risk mitigation for the businessnExperience of tenders and supply chains would be useful for this role

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.nWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.



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