Senior In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer

1 month ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom COREcruitment Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join our team at COREcruitment Ltd. This is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding role as part of an established and friendly in-house legal team.

The ideal candidate will be committed, driven, and able to work autonomously (where appropriate) as well as working closely as part of a collaborative team. They will have proven experience of drafting and negotiation skills, with a clear, concise, and thoughtful drafting style, and the ability to create clear and unambiguous clauses from precedent or with support from scratch.

Key Responsibilities
  • Be a key contact and legal advisor to the purchasing team and support functions comprising HR, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Safety & Wellbeing and Pensions
  • Ensure viable contracts that are legally robust and in line with policies and procedures, playbook and sign off process
  • Foster a culture of trust and confidence with our internal and external clients
  • Be accountable for ensuring all contracts are in place prior to supply of goods/commencement of services, or renewed and extended on time and identify when contract variation is necessary
  • Lead or assist in the negotiation and re-negotiation process in relation to client contracts and involve all support functions in those negotiations
  • Be responsible for supporting the Legal and Compliance Director
  • Assist in the supervision and support of the solicitors and paralegal in the team
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 3-4 years PQE
  • Experience in a well-known/national law firm preferred
  • Beneficial to have some in-house experience in a corporate business. It would be ideal if you have some experience of dealing with commercial contracts
  • Proven experience of drafting and negotiation skills
  • A self-starter, confident and competent to work alone, but also not afraid to seek support where appropriate
About You

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction

The salary for this role is £70,000 per annum, which reflects the level of expertise and responsibility required



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