Commercial Legal Counsel 4PQE+
London
Hybrid working
SSQ are partnering with a leading UK retailer to recruit a Commercial Legal Counsel into its legal team. This role reports into the Head of Corporate and Commercial Law and offers the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of business functions, providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
This is an excellent opportunity for 4PQE lawyer looking to build on their in-house or private practice experience within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, supporting a variety of commercial and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice across UK and Ireland matters, including contracts, competition, intellectual property and data protection
* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, managing matters from inception to completion
* Supporting negotiations by advising on legal risk, deal structure and commercial strategy
* Handling contentious matters, disputes and day-to-day contract management queries
* Supporting the business through regulatory changes and advising on compliance and best practice
* Delivering training sessions to colleagues on legal and contractual topics
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business areas including commercial, IT, procurement and finance
* Supporting continuous improvement within the legal function to enhance efficiency and delivery
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified solicitor with a minimum of four years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law
* Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally within IT, retail or mobile sectors
* Experience gained in-house, in private practice, or a combination of both
For more information about how to apply, please contact me at /07506222628.