Commercial Contracts Solicitor - Part Time Role
About Our Client
Join a large building society, boasting over 400,000 members and a heritage spanning more than 175 years. As a mutual, it prioritises customer-centric values and has been recognised with 'Best Customer Service' awards. Employees benefit from a culture that values development, diversity, and well-being, making it an employer of choice in the financial services sector
Job Description
The Commercial Contracts Solicitor will be:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts
- Providing legal and strategic advice to the legal and wider business
- Ensuring all contracts comply with local, regulatory, and national laws
- Conducting legal research and staying updated on relevant legislation
- Collaborating with departments to align contracts with business strategy
- Delivering training on contractual and legal matters
- Mentoring and upskilling team members in contracts and litigation
- Performing other duties as necessary within the legal function
The Successful Applicant
The Commercial Contracts Solicitor should be:
- A solicitor or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years' PQE in commercial contract law
- Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts
- Knowledgeable in contract and commercial law
- Excellent in communication and negotiation skills
- Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
- Ideally experienced with FCA and PRA regulations
What's on Offer
This role offers a competitive pro-rata salary of £70,000, with flexible working arrangements of 3-4 days per week and a hybrid setup requiring 1-2 days in the office. Benefits include:
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year
- 2 paid volunteering days annually
- Pension scheme with up to 10%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies
- Life assurance at 4 times salary
- Performance-related pay scheme and annual pay review
- Private medical insurance with options to include family members
- Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme
- Access to a range of benefits through Perkbox
- A supportive culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being
If you're an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.