Description
In house Legal Counsel/Solicitor - Commercial
Contract (Daily Rate) - Commensurate to PQE
4-6 month contract opportunity
South West
To support a leading insurance client of ours in the South West, we are looking for a qualified solicitor to join their friendly and inclusive Group Legal team. The role will include the provision of advice in relation to Group-wide commercial contracts. These will cover procurement & supplier contracts, insurance products, consumer focussed contractual agreements, technology contracts, distribution agreements, IT contracts and general commercial contracts supporting requirements across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts, including in relation to the review of a range of procurement contracts such as terms and conditions for suppliers of goods and services, distribution agreements and IT/Technology contracts. Liaising with external legal counsel where necessary.
- Advising in relation to contract and regulatory law.
- Advising in relation to matters arising out of commercial contracts.
- Advising in relation to ad hoc technical and legal queries.
- Maintaining and updating contract templates to reflect current best practice and regulatory compliance.
Key Skills & Experience required:
- UK Qualified solicitor.
- Strong background in commercial contracts, with regulatory and financial services experience a bonus.
- Strong business sense and an ability to demonstrate a collaborative, innovative and risk based approach to problem solving.
- Good knowledge of contract law.
- Knowledge of financial services regulations affecting contractual relationships with key and material suppliers and outsourcers would be ideal, but not essential.
- Strong drafting and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise workloads.
- Ability to work autonomously where appropriate.
- Flexible and pragmatic within the responsibilities of the role.
- Must be able to deliver advice to all levels of the business, including executive and senior management and external stakeholders.
- Gravitas to liaise with senior internal stakeholders.
We're passionate about recruiting the right people to support our clients. We look for the right attitude, not just the right skills. To apply for this position please contact Alexander Maropoulos (see below)