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Senior In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Oxford
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b4bf5c2cdc4f
Job Views: 2
Posted: 23.05.2025
Expiry Date: 07.07.2025
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracting Solicitor to join our in-house legal team, flexible on location with hybrid working. The role involves negotiating contracts, improving standard terms, advising on various commercial contracting issues, and collaborating with internal teams to manage legal risks and support business objectives.
Responsibilities include:
1. Negotiating contracts with clients, including MSAs and framework agreements, and advising on contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
2. Updating and improving standard terms of business based on negotiation experiences and operational issues.
3. Handling a range of commercial contracts, including data-sharing, secondment, software supply, and international agreements.
4. Interpreting contractual provisions and providing legal input on various contractual situations.
5. Advising colleagues on risk management and compliance issues.
6. Supporting collaboration and referral agreements, and working closely with the General Counsel and risk management teams.
7. Mentoring less experienced lawyers and identifying learning opportunities.
8. Monitoring risk trends and recommending template and process modifications.
9. Educating colleagues on legal and risk issues through training and guidance materials.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, knowledge of professional liability law, and an understanding of professional services contracting and risk management. They should possess a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing and developing colleagues.
Our Culture and Benefits:
We foster an inclusive, innovative environment that values diversity and personal growth. We support flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life, and encourage contributions that make a societal impact through various initiatives.
Join us if you want to contribute meaningfully, bring your whole self to work, and help us uphold our values of purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness.
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