Commercial Lawyer

Job Description

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Your new companyn You'll be joining a large, highly regulated, international organisation operating at the forefront of innovation, technology and financial services. The in-house legal function plays a strategic role across the business, supporting complex commercial activity, capital projects, technology transformation and real estate initiatives while managing legal and regulatory risk at scale. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence, partnering closely with procurement, technology, corporate real estate and frontline business teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.

Your new rolen As a Construction and Commercial/Technology Lawyer, you will join a global Commercial, Innovation and Technology legal team, advising on a broad range of construction, commercial and technology matters. You will act as a trusted legal adviser to stakeholders across procurement, capital projects, technology and wider business functions, helping to manage legal risk and support key strategic initiatives.n Key responsibilities include:

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• Providing commercially focused legal advice on construction, real estate, procurement, commercial and technology matters.

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• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements relating to construction projects, consultancy services, technology solutions and outsourced services.

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• Advising on the procurement and delivery of complex construction, workplace, facilities and real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions.

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• Supporting the negotiation of consultant, contractor and framework agreements.

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• Developing and implementing legal strategies that support effective risk management and regulatory compliance.

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• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on their impact on the business.

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• Identifying legal and regulatory risks and providing practical mitigation strategies.

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What you'll need to succeedn To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent legal professional in the UK or a comparable jurisdiction, with relevant post-qualification experience gained in-house and/or private practice.

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• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with stakeholders across legal and business functions.

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• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively to wider team and organisational objectives.

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Ideally, you will also have experience in one or more of the following areas:n  

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• Advising corporate real estate, capital projects or procurement teams on complex construction, workplace, facilities management and real estate projects.

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• Negotiating consultant appointments, contractor agreements and framework arrangements.

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• Advising on a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including software licences, SaaS and cloud services, and professional services agreements.

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• Advising financial services organisations or working within a regulated environment.

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• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting financial institutions, such as outsourcing, ring-fencing, operational resilience or related regulatory frameworks.

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• Familiarity with industry-standard construction and consultancy contracting models and framework-based procurement structures.

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What you'll get in returnn In return, you'll benefit from a highly competitive package including:

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• Performance-related bonus

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• Exceptionally generous pension

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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

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• Private medical insurance

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• Life assurance and income protection

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• Access to a wide range of flexible benefits, including dental cover and gym membership

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• Hybrid working and a strong commitment to wellbeing, learning and career development

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What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV,

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