In-house Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b6d17bc3fbd3
Job Views: 7
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description
We are seeking a Contracting Solicitor to join our in-house legal team, with flexibility on location and hybrid working arrangements. Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a wide range of risk issues across assurance, tax, and advisory services.
In this role, you will:
* Negotiate contracts with clients, including MSAs and public-sector frameworks, and advise on contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
* Improve standard terms of business based on negotiation experiences and issues encountered.
* Handle various commercial contracting issues, such as adoption contracts, data-sharing agreements, secondment agreements, and software supply contracts.
* Interpret and explain contractual provisions to colleagues, and provide legal input on other contracting situations, including termination clauses and nondisclosure agreements.
* Advise on collaboration, referral, and introduction agreements.
* Work closely with the Office of the General Counsel and risk management teams to support our people and protect the firm.
Candidate Profile
The minimum requirements include being a qualified solicitor or barrister with:
* Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
* Good knowledge of professional liability law.
* Understanding of professional services contracting and risk management.
* A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Our Culture and Benefits
We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions. We support flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life. Our initiatives encourage giving back to society through various activities, reflecting our values of purpose, curiosity, and kindness. We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity in all they do.
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