Commercial Contracts Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Surrey
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 23 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2018
- Ref
- 13963560/001
- Contact
- Martin Turner
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
My client has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to support their UK and European operations based out of their Surrey Office.
You will assume lead role in negotiating, drafting, editing, reviewing and interpreting various types of commercial documents.
Client Details
A market leading retail business, based in Surrey. The headquarters is based in America.
Description
- Assume lead role in negotiating, drafting, editing, reviewing and interpreting various types of commercial documents, including contracts, purchase agreements, amendments, solicitations and other legal documents related to all Group's brands and providing sound legal advice and direction to minimise business risks and support the business teams
- Effectively assess business needs/requirements and determine the appropriate documentation necessary to meet business needs/requirements, mitigate potential risks/issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies
- Provide risk assessment related to terms and conditions of agreements
- Research various issues and draft memoranda with findings and recommendations
- Clearly communicate or present (in writing or verbally) risks & benefits of negotiating options and contractual provisions to business clients
- Collaborate to ensure consistency among company standards and contract terms
- Develop play books and training materials
- Recognise key issues requiring elevation to senior Legal Department personnel
- Manage outside counsel in area of responsibility
- Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and bring a wide degree of creativity and sound business judgement
- Manage a broad range of contract types
Profile
Strong commercial contracts experience from an In House environment.
Experience having dealt with senior stakeholders from a wider business.
Job Offer
Competitive