Senior Legal Counsel

24 hours ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom QED Legal Full time
Exciting Job Opportunity

QED Legal is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts to join our client's busy in-house legal team. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in supporting the business by providing expert legal advice and guidance on commercial contracts and agreements.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contract law and be able to work effectively with our client's business teams to deliver results-driven solutions. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts and agreements, as well as providing strategic legal advice and support.

Key Requirements
  • A UK qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years PQE and a proven track record in their career to date
  • Strong grounding in drafting and negotiating high-value, complex commercial contracts and agreements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commercial / business outlook to their work
  • Ability to balance legal risks with commercial and operational needs of the business

While in-house experience is desirable, we would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in-house who can demonstrate good business and commercial skills.

Salary and Benefits

This role comes with a competitive salary of around £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our client provides hybrid working arrangements and is open to candidates who wish to work 100% remotely.

In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers a range of benefits, including access to ongoing training and development opportunities.


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