A leading financial services organisation is looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel for a 12-month Contract.
Function as the company’s lead Commercial Contracts Lawyer providing legal advisory services to the business
Liaising with external contractors and oversight and management of a paralegal
Support the evaluation of new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors
Examine the legal issues related to new services
Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial legal agreements on behalf of the company including templates, contracts, side letters, non-disclosure, consulting, service, recruitment agency agreements, software as a service agreements, IT contracts, outsourcing agreements, general terms and conditions, data protection, IP and commercial due diligence.
You must have a good understanding of the UK law and legal system, with at least 4/5 years’ PQE gained within an in-house commercial team. It is essential to be proficient in the review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, both customer- and supplier- side. You will have a pragmatic, commercial minded approach to contract negotiation, with a balance of risk mitigation for the business.