Commercial Lawyer

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About your role:

This role involves supporting complex and fast‑paced commercial work, where no two days are the same. You will quickly absorb information, identify key issues, and advise the business on both legal and broader project considerations. Working closely with bid and delivery teams, you will engage directly with clients and their legal representatives, acting as a key point of contact during transactions. The role requires strong commercial awareness and the ability to enable successful outcomes. You will join a highly valued Commercial Team recognised for its collaborative approach and contribution to the organisation’s strategic goals.

What your days will look like:

• Providing business-focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across all Lines of Service, Industries and Sectors
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including professional and IT services, and licensing and outsourcing
• Shaping our contractual relationships with our strategic alliance partners
• Negotiating and advising on complex global frameworks and coordinating inter‑firm arrangements across member firms

This role is for you if:

• You have detailed knowledge of English law with at least five years’ post‑qualification experience (or equivalent) in a commercial legal environment
• You have broad experience advising on IT contracts and a range of commercial agreements
• You understand government or public‑sector contracting (beneficial but not essential)
• You have strong drafting skills and ability to manage complex negotiations using sound commercial judgment
• You have an awareness of wider commercial and reputational considerations influencing each deal
• You are adaptable, collaborative, and inclusive approach, with well‑developed influencing skills and the confidence to become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Articles of Incorporation, Client Counseling, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Policy, Commercial Transactions, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contract Writing, Corporate Compliance Programs, Corporate Counseling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Transactions, Creativity {+ 46 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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