Lead Commercial Lawyer – Top 10 Global Law Firm

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial Counsel. This senior role sits within the firm’s strategic legal function and provides high-level advice on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters across the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a private practice trained lawyer with 7+ years’ PQE looking to leverage their transactional expertise in a strategic advisory capacity within a top-tier legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial, pragmatic legal advice to both legal and non-legal stakeholders across the organisation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial contracts, including client agreements, supplier arrangements, and strategic procurement projects.
• Lead and manage high-value commercial and technology agreements, including software, services, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to deliver commercially aligned legal solutions.
• Lead and deliver strategic legal projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion.
• Provide guidance on risk management and compliance, including regulatory considerations and data protection matters.
• Develop and deliver internal training and guidance on commercial legal issues and best practices.
• Support the ongoing development of the legal team by mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure effective legal support and collaboration.

Key Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent) with 7+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience gained within a leading law firm or multinational organisation, ideally with exposure to complex cross-border matters.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, technology agreements, and procurement arrangements.
• Sound understanding of UK and international regulatory frameworks, including data protection and compliance considerations.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage strategic legal matters.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international environment and deliver commercially focused legal advice.

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