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Overview
Role: Commercial Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to join Konexo, Eversheds Sutherland’s managed legal services division. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract working as a virtual in-house lawyer dedicated to client needs, collaborating with clients’ businesses and the Konexo team to deliver integrated legal services using advanced technology.
Key responsibilities
* Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including purchase of goods and services, SaaS, professional services and outsourcing agreements.
* Advisory Services: Provide high-quality strategic legal advice on commercial transactions and compliance matters while mitigating risk.
* Client Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding business objectives and delivering tailored legal solutions.
* Collaboration: Work with team members and other departments to deliver integrated legal services and design effective legal solutions for clients.
* Supervision: Supervise junior lawyers and paralegals and contribute to their growth and development.
* Continuous Improvement: Improve delivery efficiency through legal technology and improved processes.
Skills and experience
* Admitted to practice in England and Wales with 5+ years PQE. Commercial contracts experience in-house or in private practice.
* Commercial Expertise: Solid understanding of commercial law; experience with financial services sector is beneficial.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills and commercial acumen.
* Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
* Relationships: Ability to build relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
* Technology Proficient: Proficiency with legal tech and ability to adapt to new tools.
* Ways of working: Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently when needed.
* Flexibility: Adaptable to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
What’s in it for you?
* Benefits focused on development, performance, health and financial security.
* Fair, transparent and equitable practices; alignment to values and performance.
* Flexible and hybrid working options; remote working policy.
* Health, dental and wellness support; diversity and inclusion commitment.
* Structured professional and personal development, mentoring, and cross-functional exposure.
* Opportunity to contribute to pro bono work and community engagement.
* Retirement planning and related financial protections.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that diverse talent brings benefits and are committed to inclusion. We are an LGBT+ inclusive employer and Stonewall Corporate Champions. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact us.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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