Solicitor - Commercial Contracts
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
Help with research and envelopment projects of the department around prospective clients, competitors, produces and services (including AI and software solutions for the department and its clients).
Draft (with or without the use of a baseline template), review, report on, negotiate or amend a wide range of commercial contracts in a business to business or business to consumer context, including:
Standard trading terms and conditions;
Procurements contracts: for issues like manufacturing or outsourcing;
Sales channel contracts: direct supply contract or indirect sales contracts through collaborations, agency, franchise, distribution or licensing arrangements;
IT contracts: software development, software as a service, hosting, service level agreements, IP contracts: IP assignments or licensing;
Other contracts: covering issues like confidentiality, exclusivity, warranties, guarantees, indemnities, settlements, variations, novations, lead referrals or self-employed consultancy.
Ensure compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), including drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, privacy policies, and conducting data protection impact assessments.
Provide due diligence and other transactional support to the corporate team.
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial transactions and data protection issues.
Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on commercial and data protection matters.
Carry out tasks suitable for level of post-qualification experience, with limited need for senior level direction or supervision.
Manage allocated projects, specific matters or other work delegated by senior staff.
Ensure personal legal knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.
Be involved in the marketing and business development of the department, its team members and the firm.
Help the Head of Department to meet department objectives.
When required to do so, help the Chief Executive Officer or other senior staff to meet wider objectives of the firm.
Innovation
Explore and implement innovative legal technologies to streamline contract management and compliance processes.
Identify and propose improvements to current legal processes, leveraging new technologies and methodologies.
Stay informed of industry trends and best practices, sharing insights with the team and contributing to the firm's thought leadership initiatives.
Client Relations
Act as the primary legal contact for assigned clients, providing timely and practical legal advice.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling legal services.
Ensure clear and effective communication with clients, understanding their business needs and objectives.
Ensure all client interactions are managed in a professional manner and in accordance with our [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Client Charter – all communication should be followed as per the below points.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will:
You will have a minimum of 2 years PQE in a commercial law role.
Possess exceptional client care skills.
Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role.
Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters with a minimum of supervision.
Be a team player and able to get on with others.
Possess networking and client development skills.
Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.
Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.
Benefits
What we offer?
Competitive salary
Bonus potential
Great working environment at our Leeds offices
Career Development opportunities
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
1 week’s holiday carry over
Extra day off for your birthday
Staff card discount scheme for local shops
Social days and evenings on the firm
Staff discounts on legal services