Job Title: In-house Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Cardiff
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 37aaf12702ad
Job Views: 4
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description
We are seeking a Contracting Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. The role offers flexibility in location and hybrid working arrangements. Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a range of risk issues related to professional services across assurance, tax, and advisory sectors.
We support flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work and life commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Negotiate contracts with clients, including MSAs and framework agreements, and advise on contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and others.
* Improve standard terms of business based on negotiation experiences and operational issues.
* Handle various commercial contracting issues, such as local-country adoption contracts, data-sharing agreements, secondment agreements, and software supply contracts.
* Interpret and explain contractual provisions to colleagues, providing legal input on various contracting situations, including termination clauses, NDAs, tendering documents, and disclosure agreements.
* Advise on collaboration, referral, and introduction agreements.
* Work closely with the Office of the General Counsel and risk management teams to provide legal advice and support to partners, directors, and stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, knowledge of professional liability law, and understanding of professional services contracting and risk management. A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage conflicting demands are essential.
Our Culture & Values
We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, encourages authenticity, and supports our people to perform at their best. We promote work-life balance through flexible working options and emphasize giving back to society through various initiatives. We seek individuals who are committed, innovative, and aligned with our values of purpose, curiosity, and integrity.
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