Commercial Lawyer, Leeds

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Overview

Role: Commercial Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to join Konexo, Eversheds Sutherland’s managed legal services division. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract working as a virtual in-house lawyer dedicated to client needs, collaborating with clients’ businesses and the Konexo team to deliver integrated legal services using advanced technology.

Key responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including purchase of goods and services, SaaS, professional services and outsourcing agreements.
• Advisory Services: Provide high-quality strategic legal advice on commercial transactions and compliance matters while mitigating risk.
• Client Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding business objectives and delivering tailored legal solutions.
• Collaboration: Work with team members and other departments to deliver integrated legal services and design effective legal solutions for clients.
• Supervision: Supervise junior lawyers and paralegals and contribute to their growth and development.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve delivery efficiency through legal technology and improved processes.

Skills and experience

• Admitted to practice in England and Wales with 5+ years PQE. Commercial contracts experience in-house or in private practice.
• Commercial Expertise: Solid understanding of commercial law; experience with financial services sector is beneficial.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills and commercial acumen.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Relationships: Ability to build relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Technology Proficient: Proficiency with legal tech and ability to adapt to new tools.
• Ways of working: Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently when needed.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

What’s in it for you?

• Benefits focused on development, performance, health and financial security.
• Fair, transparent and equitable practices; alignment to values and performance.
• Flexible and hybrid working options; remote working policy.
• Health, dental and wellness support; diversity and inclusion commitment.
• Structured professional and personal development, mentoring, and cross-functional exposure.
• Opportunity to contribute to pro bono work and community engagement.
• Retirement planning and related financial protections.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise that diverse talent brings benefits and are committed to inclusion. We are an LGBT+ inclusive employer and Stonewall Corporate Champions. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact us.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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