Commercial Contracts Solicitor – Flint Bishop
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Description
The Commercial team is dedicated to staying ahead of industry trends and positioning our clients for success in a rapidly evolving business landscape. The team frequently works with managing directors, finance directors and commercial/sales directors in organisations of all types and sizes, from owner‑managed businesses to global PLCs.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts and Data Protection Lawyer who is eager to be at the forefront of legal innovation, progress within the firm and a diverse dynamic workload.
Key Responsibilities
* Help with research and envelop projects of the department around prospective clients, competitors, produces and services (including AI and software solutions for the department and its clients).
* Draft (with or without a baseline template), review, report on, negotiate or amend a wide range of commercial contracts in a business to business or business to consumer context, including:
o Standard trading terms and conditions;
o Procurement contracts for manufacturing or outsourcing;
o Sales channel contracts: direct supply contract or indirect sales contracts through collaborations, agency, franchise, distribution or licensing arrangements;
o IT contracts: software development, software as a service, hosting, service level agreements, IP contracts: IP assignments or licensing;
o Other contracts covering confidentiality, exclusivity, warranties, guarantees, indemnities, settlements, variations, novations, lead referrals or self‑employed consultancy.
* Ensure compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), including drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, privacy policies and conducting data protection impact assessments.
* Provide due diligence and other transactional support to the corporate team.
* Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial transactions and data protection issues.
* Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on commercial and data protection matters.
* Carry out tasks suitable for level of post‑qualification experience, with limited need for senior level direction or supervision.
* Manage allocated projects, specific matters or other work delegated by senior staff.
* Ensure personal legal knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.
* Be involved in the marketing and business development of the department, its team members and the firm.
* Help the Head of Department to meet department objectives.
* When required to do so, help the Chief Executive Officer or other senior staff to meet wider objectives of the firm.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Minimum of 4 years PQE in a commercial law role.
* Exceptional client care skills.
* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Highly motivated and able to add value to the role.
* Proactive management of matters with a minimum of supervision.
* Team player and able to get on with others.
* Networking and client development skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Bonus potential
* Great working environment at our Derby head offices
* Career Development opportunities
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
* 1 week’s holiday carry over
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Staff card discount scheme for local shops
* Social days and evenings on the firm
* Staff discounts on legal services
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