Client Contract Lawyer
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
We are looking for a Client Contract Lawyer to support the Client Contracts and Commercial Team in reviewing and negotiating client-facing contracts. The role involves providing legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements such as client engagement terms, ADT terms and Vario flex services, and ensuring all agreements are in the firm’s best interests and comply with relevant regulations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Undertake detailed and thorough reviews of a range of different types of client-facing contracts.
* Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and firm policies.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance contract management activities.
* Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with client and third‑party contracts, collaborating with other departments to provide comprehensive legal support where appropriate.
* Provide support for ad hoc projects identified by Contract Counsel or Associate General Counsel.
* Assist with drafting and maintaining standard terms and conditions for existing and new adjacent professional services and solutions offerings and develop playbooks and guidance notes as required.
* Monitor compliance or exceptions to the firm’s risk policies in relation to adjacent professional services and solutions.
Relevant Experience / Qualifications
* Excellent academics.
* Qualified solicitor.
* Relevant experience working in a risk‑focused environment either in private practice firm or in‑house environment.
Key Skills and Abilities
* Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all contract‑related activities including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements.
* Analysing complex legal issues and providing clear practical advice.
* Willingness to take on unfamiliar work or outside comfort zone.
* Making informed decisions quickly and confidently in high‑pressure situations.
* Supporting the Client Contract Counsel and Associate General Counsel when required.
* Managing time effectively to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Adapting to changing circumstances and handling unexpected challenges with confidence.
* Applying critical thinking to identify issues, develop solutions and implement effective strategies.
* Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality, trust and credibility at all levels.
* Acting autonomously while being a strong team player.
* Solving problems creatively and effectively.
* Demonstrating strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Remaining calm, controlled and resilient in a stressful and pressured environment.
* Utilising legal technology and software tools to enhance efficiency and productivity in contract management.
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Employment Type: Full‑Time
Department / Functional Area: Legal
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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