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Senior Commercial Solicitor
Harper James. Support businesses of different sizes across a range of sectors .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements and distribution contracts, while providing clear legal guidance aligned with client objectives. Proven ability to manage client relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
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10+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceCommercial Agreement DraftingClient Relationship ManagementCollaboration With Cross-Functional TeamsLegal Technology Utilization
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Hard Skills
Commercial Agreement DraftingNegotiation SkillsLegal GuidanceSaaS Agreement ExperienceDistribution Agreement ExperienceAgency Agreement ExperienceEULA ExperienceAttention To DetailSoftware Development Agreement ExperienceTerms For Online Sales
Soft Skills
Open CommunicationConstructive ConversationsAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365SharePointAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Solicitor Qualification
Industry Keywords
Commercial LawClient-Focused EnvironmentLegal TechnologyData ProtectionCorporate Law
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support businesses of different sizes across a range of sectors
- Deliver clear, practical advice on commercial arrangements
- Lead commercial legal matters
- Manage client relationships
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and terms
- Translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance
- Work closely with growing and innovative businesses
- Collaborate with technology, data protection, employment and corporate teams to provide joined-up advice
- Use legal technology and AI tools to maximise efficiency and productivity
- Contribute to the growth and continued success of Harper James
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong general commercial experience in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating goods and services agreements and terms of business
- Experience with distribution agreements
- Experience with agency agreements
- Experience with introducer and referral agreements
- Experience with terms for online sales of goods and/or services
- Experience with website terms
- Experience with software licences and end-user licence agreements (EULAs)
- Experience with software development and support agreements
- Experience with software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements and terms
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance aligned with clients’ commercial objectives
- Ability to lead matters and manage client relationships
- Ability to work collaboratively with technology, data protection, employment and corporate teams
- Ability to adapt to new systems and technologies
- Willingness to use AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Confident use of SharePoint
- Keen attention to detail when drafting documents
- Open communication and ability to have constructive conversations
- Solicitor qualification is implied by the required post-qualification experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- 33 days’ holiday, including public holidays
- Option to buy up to five additional holiday days each year
- Private healthcare
- Death in service benefit
- Access to the electric car scheme
- Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team
- Access to legal technology supporting efficiency, productivity and work-life balance