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Commercial Contracts Lawyer - London Area, United Kingdom - Bruin
Description
Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
WFH: 3 days office based
Contract: 10-12 month maternity cover
Grade: Fixed Term Contract
Reporting to: Head of Legal
Direct Reports: 1 direct report
Role Overview:
12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) for a leading pensions scheme provider, reporting to the Head of Legal. As the Commercial Contracts Lawyer you will deal with issues relating to business transactions, as well as take responsibility for the negotiation of a wide variety of agreements and documents with third parties and suppliers.
Main Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
Essential knowledge, skills & experience:
Desirable knowledge, skills & experience:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
