Commercial Lawyer In-House

Your new company A FTSE 250 company with a truly national presence is seeking to appoint a number of Commercial Solicitors to join their organisation on an in-house basis. This is a great opportunity to join an internationally recognised organisation, forming a key member of their expanding Belfast legal operation. Your new role This role will focus heavily on balancing contractual risk with the overall reward on offer from the obtaining a contract. You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the link between commercial drivers of a transaction and the contractual terms. In your new role, you form a key member of the bid team for transactions and will interact with various stake holders involved. Your daily responsibilities will include: Leading the organisation on bids regarded as being medium in complexity and supporting more senior lawyers on high complexity deals. You will provide clear and pragmatic legal guidance that will help in-house teams to understand legal risk and maximise opportunity. You will be working on a range of legal matters, including disputes, product launches, new initiatives, legal interpretation, EU-GDPR and legislative changes. You will assist in the development of legal and compliance policies/ strategies, including development and utilisation of standard contracts for provision of standard product offerings. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor with a demonstrated history of working within a commercial environment. You will have experience of dealing with medium and complex bids in a fast moving and demanding environment. You should be self-motivated, demonstrating a capability of working independently with drive and enthusiasm. You should also demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team. You should demonstrate an understanding of GDPR legislation. What you'll get in return You will receive an attractive remuneration package, including the following elements: A competitive base salary. A matched pension contribution, up to 10%. Up to 30 days annual leave, plus all public holidays. Agile working potential Healthcare scheme (depending on seniority) Sick pay Potential to participate in share schemes What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk