Commercial Lawyer
Wiltshire
Competitive Salary + Package
Wincanton
The Organisation

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics and supply chain solutions provider to the UK and Ireland. We have customers from a diverse range of market sectors, such as defence, milk, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction. Wincanton supports customers at every stage of their development by adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. This is a highly trusted brand with a focus on growth to build the most innovative, effective and respected logistics company.



 
The Role

This position represents an excellent opportunity to join a long standing and leading supply chain solutions provider. As part of a small legal team reporting into the Head of Legal you will have wide ranging responsibilities in a dynamic and fast paced environment. We are looking for a talented and proactive commercial lawyer to work closely with the business. You will forge relationships with key personnel in the business providing critical and timely legal advice. Your ability to understand the business and its needs will be of crucial importance. The role is diverse and will include: review, drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, drafting and review of standard terms and conditions and legal risk management. You will be dealing with senior management, operations and facing into customers. Previous corporate experience would also be useful.

The Person

This role requires a lawyer with a minimum of five years post qualification experience in commercial law. Commerciality is key, as well as excellent technical expertise. It is essential that you have a practical and commercial approach. You will need to be robust, pragmatic and able to think on your feet in a challenging environment and work effectively under pressure. Good communication, presentation skills and the ability to bring alternative solutions to negotiations will be vital to your success in this position. As one of only four in-house legal advisers to the business, it is important that the successful candidate is seen as approachable, responsive and a trusted adviser. This is an excellent opportunity for a private practice lawyer looking for a new opportunity in-house, or an in-house lawyer looking for a new challenge.
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