Senior Associate

2 months ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Eversheds Sutherland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our team at Eversheds Sutherland. As a key member of our Commercial team, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and support to our clients, with a focus on commercial law.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing clear and concise legal advice and support to clients, having regard to their business objectives, and delivering practical, creative and commercial solutions and value within budget and time constraints, whilst ensuring that risks are understood and mitigated.
  • Taking instructions from clients and advising on the law and legal issues.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and other legal documents tailored to clients' needs.
  • Attending meetings and negotiations as legal adviser with opposing parties.
  • Ensuring, as far as possible, that clients' governance processes are observed as regards commercial matters with which the commercial solicitor deals.
  • Assisting with the resolution of disputes concerning commercial contracts.
  • Monitoring the suitability of clients' contract precedents, processes and procedures and amending them and providing training as necessary.
  • Managing a caseload and, where appropriate, coordinating work allocation with wider Off-Site ES (for which the commercial solicitor will provide oversight), as well as acting as a point of reference to assist with queries.
  • Identifying ways to add value and improve internal efficiencies, including process improvements.
  • Supervising and delegating work to paralegals and support staff as appropriate.
  • Liaising with professionals and other operatives in both the client's business and externally.
  • Keeping up to date with all relevant legal, legislative, regulatory and industry developments relevant to the legal specialism, informing and updating the team, and providing proactive updates to facilitate the client's operational activities.
  • Designing and delivering commercial law training to the client's business and management teams.
  • Undertaking a range of continuing professional development (CPD) activities ensuring efficient knowledge transfer across the legal team.
  • Complying with all service level agreements and KPIs, including accurately recording time and meeting reporting obligations.
  • Obtaining regular client feedback.
Requirements
  • Qualified solicitor with 1-6 years' post qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law.
  • Knowledge of the water industry would be useful but is not essential.
  • In-house experience useful (but not essential); we will consider candidates with experience working for public authorities (e.g. local councils) with demonstrable experience of public procurement.
  • Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of legal documents.
  • A detailed knowledge and understanding of: the applicable UK procurement regime; various types of contracts (including operation and maintenance, goods, services, outsourcing and consultancy). Familiarity with the full range of IT contracts (including current software licensing and software/ infrastructure as a service models) would be particularly useful; contracting structures; contract provisions; risk transfer; liability and indemnity; limitations; a variety of approaches to payment, risk and reward; and data protection.
  • A working knowledge and understanding of: bonds and guarantees; contract disputes & dispute resolution; joint ventures; governance advice; corporate structures and procedures.
  • An awareness and understanding of: general aspects of securitisation; consumer law;
  • Ability to work alone with confidence and self-discipline, taking ownership of tasks and able to demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.
  • Flexible working 'can do' attitude, adaptability to change and ability to respond to competing deadlines.
  • Organised and good at managing time effectively, using appropriate systems and processes.
  • Use of appropriate, professional and client-friendly language.
  • Good relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills and highly team-oriented.
About Us

Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with a strong presence in the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients, and we are seeking a talented and experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our team.

We are a diverse and inclusive firm, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

If you are a motivated and experienced Commercial Lawyer looking for a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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