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Senior Legal Counsel
Reed · Essex
Job description
About the role
An experienced commercial lawyer is needed to join a leading international infrastructure and logistics business. The role is hybrid, offering a blend of strategic advisory work and hands‑on support for high‑value projects and procurement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Advise stakeholders on contract risk, legal implications and commercial solutions.
- Support major procurement initiatives and related legal matters.
- Provide legal input on customer contracts and commercial arrangements.
- Assist with significant infrastructure and development projects.
- Contribute to strategic business growth and expansion activities.
- Work closely with senior leadership to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Help improve legal processes and governance frameworks.
Required profile
- Qualified lawyer with strong commercial contracts experience, either in‑house or in private practice.
- Ability to deliver clear, practical, solutions‑oriented legal advice.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, visible business environment.
- Resilient, adaptable and sound commercial judgement.
- Experience in sectors such as technology, infrastructure, energy, logistics or transportation is advantageous.
- Knowledge of public procurement regulations is a plus.
Required skills
- Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Commercial risk assessment.
- Understanding of public procurement regulations.
What we offer
- Competitive salary with bonus potential.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Hybrid working model.
- Exposure to high‑profile infrastructure and logistics projects.
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