Commercial Lawyer

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Your new company
A global logistics organisation and household brand name. This organisation is one of the biggest foreign employers in the UK, and is a progressive organisation committed to developing its people and their careers in the long run. With a presence in all five continents, there are opportunities to work on an international scale, and the company boasts excellent retention rates and a fast-paced commercial environment.

Your new role
This is a junior commercial contracts position, reporting into a Head of Legal as part of a small immediate team, but a much wider legal network. You will focus on advising on key contracts within the supply chain space, including distribution, supply and other contracts. Further, you will support valuable tender processes, cross-border contractual matters and business-wide commercial matters. You will be expected to build relationships across the business, becoming a valuable cog within the respected legal function.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a UK-qualified commercial lawyer with 2-3 PQE (or equivalent experience) with significant exposure to commercial contracts negotiation, drafting and review. You will have trained either with a reputable firm or within an integrated in-house legal function, having gained strong academics. You will be an adaptable, flexible and commercially-minded individual, able to work as part of a team. You will thrive working in a fast-paced international environment, and you will possess excellent communication and technical ability.

What you'll get in return
You will work within a global giant that offers genuine career progression, excellent packages and the opportunity to build valuable experience both in the UK and abroad in the appropriate situation. Working as part of a small team, you will be exposed to a variety of issues with top quality work and the chance to learn from experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment.

What you need to do now
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