Senior In-House Commercial Lawyer

  • Location
    Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2025-10-02
  • Expiry Date
    2025-08-07

A leading international law firm is expanding its in-house procurement legal team and is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to support the growth and development of its global procurement function. This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders and contribute to the evolution of legal processes within a dynamic, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology contracts, including complex and high-value agreements
  • Advising on data protection and cross-border data transfer issues within contracts
  • Collaborating with procurement and business teams to ensure compliance and manage risk
  • Supporting the development of junior team members and improving legal processes
  • Working with internal legal and compliance teams to meet due diligence and regulatory requirements

Candidate Profile:

  • UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE, ideally with in-house experience
  • Strong background in commercial contracts, procurement and technology agreements
  • Solid understanding of data protection, risk management and contract law
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

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