In-House Contracts Lawyer
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an In-house Contracts Lawyer to safeguard the firm's legal and business interests by ensuring that all contractual agreements are sound, enforceable, and advantageous.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting Contracts: Create legally binding agreements that outline the terms and conditions of business transactions. These may include service agreements, supply contracts, and more.
- Reviewing Contracts: Examine existing contracts to ensure they comply with current laws and regulations, and to identify any potential risks or unfavorable terms for the firm.
- Negotiating Terms: Represent the firm in negotiations with other parties to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks. This will include making amendments to proposed contracts to better suit the firm's interests.
- Providing Legal Advice: Offer guidance on the legal implications of contract terms and help internal clients understand their rights and obligations under various agreements.
- Risk Management: Identify any potential legal risks in contracts and advise on strategies to minimise these risks, thereby protecting the firm's interests.
- Compliance: Ensure that all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations, including industry-specific standards and international trade laws where applicable.
- Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving any disputes that arise from contractual agreements, either through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
- Training and Education: Educate internal clients on contract management best practices and relevant legal developments to improve internal processes and compliance.
- Maintaining Records: Keep detailed records of all contracts and related documents for reference and compliance purposes.
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of 2 years' contracts experience.
- Diligence and attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving ability.
- Robust project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Good negotiating skills.
The Perks:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Free car parking for your convenience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure.
- Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.
- The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We're looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional service, excited to be part of a winning team, and embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence.
If you are interested please submit your CV to Tanya Browns Recruitment Group as directed.