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Commercial Contracts Solicitor
The Commercial team is dedicated to staying ahead of industry trends and positioning our clients for success in a rapidly evolving Hotel & Hospitality.
The team frequently works with managing directors, finance directors and commercial/sales directors in organisations of all types and sizes, from owner-managed businesses to global Hotel Group.
The team's head of department has extensive experience of supporting team members in their knowledge, skills and ongoing development.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts and Data Protection Lawyer who is eager to be at the forefront of legal innovation and to progress in the hierarchy of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Help with research and envelopment projects of the department around prospective clients, competitors, produces and services (including AI and software solutions for the department and its clients).
- Standard trading terms and conditions;
- Ensure compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), including drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, privacy policies, and conducting data protection impact assessments.
- You will work on a diverse range of commercial property matters, including advising clients on acquisitions, disposals, leases, development projects and other related transactions.
- You will manage a caseload of commercial property matters independently; and negotiate and draft leases, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- You will have the opportunity to attend client meetings, negotiations and hearings.
Client Relations
- Act as the primary legal contact for assigned clients, providing timely and practical legal advice.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling legal services.
- Ensure clear and effective communication with clients, understanding their business needs and objectives.
- Ensure all client interactions are managed in a professional manner and in accordance with our Flint Bishop Client Charter - all communication should be followed as per the below points.
- Provide due diligence and other transactional support to the corporate team.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial transactions and data protection issues.
- Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on commercial and data protection matters.
- Carry out tasks suitable for level of post-qualification experience, with limited need for senior level direction or supervision.
- Manage allocated projects, specific matters or other work delegated by senior staff.
- Ensure personal legal knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.
- Be involved in the marketing and business development of the department, its team members and the firm.
- Help the Head of Department to meet department objectives.
- When required to do so, help the Chief Executive Officer or other senior staff to meet wider objectives of the firm.
- Procurements contracts: for issues like manufacturing or outsourcing;
- Sales channel contracts: direct supply contract or indirect sales contracts through collaborations, agency, franchise, distribution or licensing arrangements;
- IT contracts: software development, software as a service, hosting, service level agreements, IP contracts: IP assignments or licensing;
- Other contracts: covering issues like confidentiality, exclusivity, warranties, guarantees, indemnities, settlements, variations, novations, lead referrals or self-employed consultancy.
- Draft (with or without the use of a baseline template), review, report on, negotiate or amend a wide range of commercial contracts in a business to business or business to consumer context, including:
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will:
- This role is well suited to an ambitious, self-motivated individual who has at least 2-4 year PQE in commercial Contract law and a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.
- You will have excellent time management, organisation, and case management skills as well as excellent drafting and communication skills.
- You will have the opportunity to assist with business development, networking, and client relationship management.
- Possess exceptional client care skills.
- Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role.
- Possess networking and client development skills.
About Hotel Group
International Branded Hote from 4 - 5 Star Hotel Located at the heart of the world's most dynamic cities, they go above and beyond to deliver service that is distinctively different. Whether your reason to travel is business or pleasure, their five Brand Attributes - City Convenience, Social Connectivity, Priceless delights, Active Wellness and Positive Impact - enable us to promise that together they will Stay Vibrant.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Kensington