Associate – Senior Associate - Commercial - Reading - 3 years PQE +
Region: EMEA
Practice group: Core Teams
Office: Reading
Position type: Full Time
Summary:
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive.
What to expect:
As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in.
Our team:
The MLS On-Site Team currently consists of around 20 Solicitors and Paralegals and a small management team. The team is embedded within the client, sitting in the client’s head office in Reading alongside the client’s retained legal function.
Role and key responsibilities:
* Providing clear and concise legal advice and support to the client, delivering practical, creative and commercial solutions.
* Taking instructions from the client and advising on legal issues.
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and other legal documents.
* Attending meetings and negotiations as legal adviser.
* Assisting with the resolution of disputes concerning commercial contracts.
* Managing a caseload and coordinating work allocation.
* Supervising and delegating work to paralegals and support staff.
* Keeping up to date with all relevant legal, legislative, regulatory and industry developments.
* Complying with all service level agreements and KPIs.
Skills and experience:
* Qualified solicitor with 1-6 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law.
* Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of legal documents.
* Ability to work alone with confidence and self-discipline.
* Good relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
What’s in it for you?
* We support flexible ways of working.
* We reward alignment to our values and individual performance.
* We provide a platform for your career through structured training and mentoring programs.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action.
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