Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel

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The role will play a critical role in driving successful enterprise-level agreements by ensuring contracts are efficiently negotiated, meet compliance standards, and align with organizational objectives. This position is outcomes-focused, with measurable success tied to faster deal closures, risk mitigation, and maximizing value in high-stakes negotiations.

This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite) located in our Canary Wharf office in London.

• →Accelerate Sales Cycles:

• →Negotiate and finalize contracts with an emphasis on reducing turnaround times without compromising compliance or quality.
• →Achieve a measurable reduction in contract negotiation timelines by streamlining processes and preempting common bottlenecks.

• →Mitigate Risks and Ensure Compliance:

• →Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, US FCRA, California CPA, export controls).
• →Successfully identify and resolve potential risks in agreements, minimizing non-standard exceptions.

• →Increase Contractual Efficiency:

• →Collaborate with sales, legal, and operations teams to create standard contract templates and playbooks that expedite negotiations.
• →Implement and optimize contract management systems to achieve a measurable increase in team efficiency (e.g., reducing document processing times by 20%).

• →Maximize Deal Value:

• →Negotiate favorable terms in high-value enterprise agreements, resulting in an increased contract value, improved risk profile, or improved terms for renewal and upselling opportunities.
• →Successfully close a target percentage of deals with value-added clauses that enhance customer retention and revenue potential.

• →Foster Strong Stakeholder Relationships:

• →Build trusted partnerships with sales teams, customers, and internal stakeholders, leading to a measurable improvement in internal satisfaction scores and customer feedback on the negotiation process.
• →Act as a point of contact for resolving contractual issues, achieving a high resolution rate within set timelines.

• →Drive Process Improvements:

• →Implement data-driven strategies to enhance negotiation processes, reducing friction and improving customer satisfaction by a defined metric (e.g., Net Promoter Score or similar).
• →Conduct post-deal reviews to identify lessons learned and continuously improve the contract negotiation approach.

• Education:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Law
  • Must be a Qualified Lawyer in the UK and on the solicitors roll.
• Experience:

• 1-3 years post-qualifying experience as a lawyer
• 1+ years in commercial contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in contract management systems and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Icertis, or similar).
• Strong understanding of commercial law and industry-specific regulatory standards.
• Strong contract-drafting skills, with Drafting Clearer Contracts Masterclass by Ken Adams preferred.

• Soft Skills:

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a track record of making sound decisions in high-pressure environments.