Job Description
Contracting Solicitor
Flexible on any GTUK location, hybrid working
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a wide variety of risk issues that arise in the delivery of professional services across assurance, tax, and advisory areas.
We’re open to flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help you balance work and life.
A look into the role
We are seeking a commercial contracts lawyer for our in-house legal team. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Negotiating contracts with clients, including MSAs and public-sector framework agreements, and advising on contracts with sub-contractors, suppliers, and others.
2. Reviewing and improving our standard terms of business based on negotiations and experiences.
3. Handling various commercial contracting issues, such as:
* Advising on local-country adoption contracts for global frameworks
* Contracts with other Grant Thornton International member-firms
* Data-sharing, secondment, and software supply agreements
* Interpreting contractual provisions for colleagues
* Providing legal input on termination clauses, NDAs, tender documents, and disclosure agreements
* Advising on risk management and compliance issues
1. Advising on collaboration and referral agreements.
2. Collaborating with the General Counsel and risk management teams to support staff and stakeholders.
Knowing you’re right for us
The minimum requirements include:
* Qualified solicitor or barrister
* Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
* Knowledge of professional liability law
* Understanding of professional services contracting and risks
* Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
* Self-motivated with good time management
* Excellent communication skills, including drafting contractual terms
Knowing we’re right for you
We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging our people to bring their whole selves to work. Our culture promotes respect, collaboration, and the freedom to pursue passions both inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
We recognize life outside work is important. We offer flexible working options and strive for a healthy work-life balance. Your contributions will help make a societal impact through activities like secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally.
We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our values—purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness. Join us in doing what’s right—for the firm, clients, colleagues, and yourself.
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