• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, framework agreements, terms of business and client-specific contractual arrangements.
• Advise on risk allocation, liability, indemnities, pricing mechanisms, scope of services and delivery models and professional services engagements.
• Support bid, tender and RFP processes, providing timely legal input to enable commercial decision-making.

• Advise on supplier and third-party service agreements that support the delivery of project services.
• Partner with Procurement and Technology teams to ensure contracts appropriately manage operational, financial and regulatory risk.

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leaders and client-facing teams, developing a strong understanding of service offerings, revenue models and commercial priorities.
• Provide clear, practical and solutions-focused advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Build strong relationships across the business, embedding Legal as a proactive and value-adding partner.

• Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and best practice guidance for client-facing teams.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise on their impact on service delivery and client engagements.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contracting efficiency and knowledge sharing across the Legal team.
• Support and mentor more junior lawyers as appropriate.
• Deliver training to business stakeholders on contracting, risk awareness and legal developments relevant to project services.

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Commonwealth) with 5–8 years post‑qualification experience (guideline only, more experienced profiles will be considered)
• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts within a professional services, consultancy, technology or similar services-led environment.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex contractual negotiations with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, with the confidence to give clear, pragmatic advice in a fast moving business.
• Demonstrable ability to understand complex data protection issues.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously and prioritising competing demands.

• In‑house experience within a large or matrixed professional services organisation.
• Familiarity with confidentiality, IP and regulatory considerations commonly arising in professional services engagements.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders and strategic client relationships.

• Strong commercial judgment
• Pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset
• Credibility with senior stakeholders
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative, calm and resilient under pressure.

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