Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Legal Services - Employment & Pensions Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary About the role: PwC is the world’s premier professional services firm and part of the largest legal network in the world, with over 3,700 legal professionals in over 95 countries around the world. Our New Law services department is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing practice areas within the network. We have a multi-disciplinary team across multiple regions including London, Birmingham, Leeds and Belfast that is dedicated to providing an exceptional high standard of service to our clients. There are currently 65 people in the NewLaw team and 10 people in the NewLaw commercial law team, with the intention to continue to significantly grow the team. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NewLaw commercial law team as a Commercial Contracts Lawyer based in our state-of-the-art facilities in the UK regions, working closely with our London and other regional offices. We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual with a passion for client service. This is the ideal environment for an individual who wants to be part of the future of legal services and solve real business problems. The role will also provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to grow our legal practice and play a central role in developing our business in the Regions. What your days will look like: Reviewing, assessing, and drafting IT, outsourcing and general commercial agreements Advice on IT, e-commerce, outsourcing and general commercial laws Supporting clients in the negotiation of a range of transactions and developing/maintaining contract negotiation playbooks for clients Supporting clients to leverage technology enabled workflows to support contract preparation, negotiation and execution Business development, including over time building a network of referrers within PwC as well as developing direct client relationships; and Some commercial contracts support for due diligence work This role is for you if: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction 7 years PQE with experience of advising on commercial contracts with strong contract drafting and analytical skills Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team as and when required; and Ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster. What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Business Performance Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Computer Assisted Legal Research (CALR), Contract Administration Best Practices, Contract Database, Contract Management, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Assessment Methodology, Contractual Risk Identification, Contractual Risk Management, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Relations, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementing Technology { 29 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 60% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date