Commercial Legal Adviser

This Commercial Legal Adviser role in the business services industry will see you handling a variety of legal matters to support the smooth running of operations. It's a permanent position where you'll play a key part in ensuring compliance and managing commercial contracts.

Client Details

Our Client is recruiting for a role within the business services industry in Birmingham.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, you will provide legal and administrative support across a broad range of contractual matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of low to medium complexity contractual matters.
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risks and compliance requirements.
• Identifying legal and commercial risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• Liaising with internal departments and external organisations to obtain information and progress legal matters.
• Maintaining accurate contract records and supporting contract life cycle management processes.
• Coordinating contract execution processes and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the wider Legal Services team.
• Assisting senior legal colleagues with meetings, note-taking and project-based work where required.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• A legal qualification, law degree, paralegal background or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.
• Experience within an in-house legal team, professional services environment or regulated organisation would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to contract administration.
• Knowledge of contractual risk identification and practical risk mitigation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £31,500 to £38,500, dependent on the level of experience.
• Competitive benefits package