Commercial Lawyer

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: LondonSalary: 75,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Hannah EastHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: will be working
for a multinational engineering and manufacturing organisation with a strong
global presence, supplying high-quality industrial components and solutions to
customers across a range of sectors including automotive, infrastructure, medical,
and industrial manufacturing. Serving thousands of customers worldwide, the
business is recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation, and
operational excellence.This role is a
Commercial Lawyer role, reporting to the General Counsel. You will be a part
of a small and high-performing team, and you will be joining at an exciting and
transformative time for this organisation. Some key responsibilities below;Act as the primary
legal contact for commercial, sales, procurement, and contractual mattersSupport contract
negotiations, resolve commercial issues, and escalate risks where appropriate.Deliver legal and
commercial training to internal stakeholders.Manage relationships
with external legal counsel and coordinate contracted legal services.Maintain awareness of
evolving business and legal requirements, ensuring stakeholders remain
informed.Own and manage legal
service processes, including playbooks, templates, and legal technology
platforms.Lead communication and
knowledge sharing across the legal delivery team to support consistency and
best practice.What you'll need to
succeedQualified solicitor in
England and Wales (or commonwealth) with a guideline of 2+ PQEExperience with legal
services, preferable in-houseCommercial contracts
experience, including advising on, drafting, negotiating, and managing
high-value customer contracts, ideally with exposure to international
agreements and foreign jurisdictions.Strong negotiation,
communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to
influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships at all levels.Technology-enabled
legal services expertise, including an interest in legal technology and
experience with case management, workflow, and document automation tools.This is a newly
created role and gives the individual the ability to really mould the role into
their own, you will receive a competitive salary, along with various other
benefits. You will also be working within a listed environment and have
exposure to some high profile work as a result of this. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Hannah East