Commercial Contracts Lawyer: Expert in Procurement

2 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced commercial contracts lawyer to support our procurement service firmwide. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our Procurement team and business stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial supplier agreements from initiation to execution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial supplier contracts from start to finish;
  • Working with our Office of the General Counsel and Information Security teams to ensure appropriate due diligence and risk management is performed on all suppliers;
  • Advising stakeholders on the commercial and legal aspects of contracts, including highlighting any risks to the business;
  • Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with contracts and procurement activities;
  • Maintaining contract templates and recording contracts and associated data within our contracts database;
  • Supporting the wider Procurement team and stakeholders in maintaining and improving service levels, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • At least 1 year's post-qualification experience in commercial contracts in a procurement setting;
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills and commercial awareness;
  • The ability to analyse issues and draw conclusions clearly and succinctly;
  • A resilient and professional approach to dealing with situations of conflict;
  • An eye for detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively;
  • Ideal experience dealing with data protection matters, IT contracts, and intellectual property issues in procurement contracts.

About Us

Addleshaw Goddard is a leading law firm that values its employees and provides a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth, and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, estimated at £80,000 - £110,000 per annum depending on experience, plus excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression.



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