Contracts Lawyer – In-House - 12 Month Contract
Start: July 2026
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits
A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business supports a diverse range of stakeholders on complex, high‑value commercial activity and is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture.
The Role
You’ll join a busy, established contracts team, providing critical legal support across the organisation globally. The team is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and concluding client-facing and supplier contracts, ensuring all agreements align with internal risk policies, standards, and values.
This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted adviser to internal legal, commercial, and business teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and negotiate commercial contracts including engagement terms, framework agreements, RFPs, NDAs, and panel arrangements
* Advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including events, secondments, legal technology, and business development initiatives
* Support procurement by reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts (IT and non‑IT)
* Draft and maintain standard terms, templates, policies, and internal guidance
* Prepare risk summaries and support internal approvals
* Drive efficiencies through process improvement and use of technology
* Supervise junior team members as required
* Contribute to cross‑business projects and training initiatives
About You
* Qualified lawyer with strong commercial contracts experience
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to risk
* Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities
* Able to build effective relationships across legal, compliance, procurement, pricing, and wider business teams
* In‑house or professional services experience advantageous but not essential
Why Join?
* Work on complex, high‑profile commercial matters in an international environment
* Build a broad, multi‑disciplinary in‑house skill set
* Supportive, collaborative culture
* Ongoing training and career development
* Hybrid working model with excellent flexibility
* Competitive benefits package
LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.