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 sectors.
We are open to flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, supporting work-life balance.
About the Role
We are seeking a commercial contracts lawyer for our in-house legal team. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Negotiating contracts with clients, such as MSAs and public-sector frameworks, and advising on agreements with sub-contractors, suppliers, and others.
2. Improving our standard terms of business based on negotiations and engagement experiences.
3. Handling various commercial contracting issues, including local-country adoption contracts, agreements with Grant Thornton International member firms, data-sharing, secondment, software supply contracts, and more. Interpreting contractual provisions and providing legal input on various situations, including termination clauses, non-disclosure agreements, tender documentation, and risk management.
4. Advising on collaboration, referral, and introduction agreements.
5. Collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel and risk management teams to advise colleagues and stakeholders, helping them deliver excellent client services.
Candidate Profile
The minimum requirements include:
1. Qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
2. Good knowledge of professional liability law.
3. Understanding of professional services contracting and risk management.
4. Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
5. Self-motivated with the ability to manage conflicting demands.
6. Excellent communication skills, including drafting contractual terms.
Our Culture and Values
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can perform at their best. Our open culture encourages interaction with leadership and supports bringing your whole self to work, pursuing passions both inside and outside of work.
Beyond the Role
We believe in work-life balance and offer flexible working options. Our impact extends beyond daily work, including secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our firm’s values—purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness—drive us to do the right thing.
We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations, taking pride in doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.
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