Overview
The Guinness Partnership is looking for an commercially minded Contracts Lawyer to join our Legal Team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing expert legal and procedural advice on contractual and procurement matters, while leading on high-quality contract drafting across the organisation.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including JCT construction and bespoke agreements, while providing clear, pragmatic advice on contract and procurement matters.
You will help manage legal risk, maintain robust governance processes and contract records, and support the continuous improvement of our in-house legal service. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will also deliver training, stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments, and collaborate with the wider Legal Team to ensure high-quality, business-focused legal support.
Responsibilities
• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including JCT construction contracts and bespoke agreements.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on contract and procurement matters; advise on legal risk, governance processes, and contract records.
• Support continuous improvement of the in-house legal service; deliver training and stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and with the wider Legal Team to provide high-quality, business-focused legal support.
Essential skills & experience
* Experience across a broad range of Contract Law matters including JCT construction contracts.
* Experience advising on Procurement Law and practice.
* Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
* Previous experience working within a housing association or public sector organisation.
Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (qualified to practise in England), or
To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile.
Please apply with a CV and covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria.
The advertised salary includes a £4000 Local Job Supplement
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