- A strong grounding in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements
- Able to work in a busy in-house legal department and provide day to day commercial advice to all departments within the business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate legal issues in a business-friendly way and influence key stakeholders
- Able to effectively manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectation
- A UK qualified solicitor with strong academics ranging from 1 to 6 years PQE
Back to searchOur client is looking for a Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their highly regarded legal team for a 9 – 12 month fixed term contract. There is the potential for this opportunity to go permanent at the end of the contract term.Based in Bedfordshire this is a varied role involving drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements. You will also be advising and assisting the business on a wide range of other legal matters.Hybrid Working Opportunity - The head office is based in Luton, but they would consider candidates who can come into the office two days a week. If candidates wanted to work in the office more that too is possible.The ideal candidate:
Commercial Solicitor - Fixed Term Contract
qed legal
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 7 days
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF
£45,000 - £54,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer for a 9 – 12 month fixed term contract in Bedfordshire, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter.
- The role involves drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts, as well as providing legal advice across the business.
- Candidates should have between 1 to 6 years of PQE and a strong foundation in commercial contracts.
- This position offers a hybrid working opportunity, requiring candidates to be in the office two days a week, with flexibility for more days if desired.
- Salary details were not specified, but the role is aimed at UK qualified solicitors with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.