Commercial Lawyer

at  Grant Thornton UK LLP

R1033013
More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
Commercial Lawyer
Flexible on any GTUK location, hybrid working

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Our Office of the General Counsel advises on a wide variety of risk issues that arise in the delivery of professional services across the areas of assurance, tax and advisory in which the firm operates. As a commercial lawyer you’ll help enable sustainable growth for the firm at an exciting point of its history.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares. We’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role

As a commercial lawyer within the Office of General Counsel, you will:

• negotiate commercial contracts with clients, including master services agreements and public-sector framework agreements, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated
• negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers, subcontractors and third parties (collaboration, reseller, sponsorship agreements etc.) to support the firm’s growth
• advise the firm’s Quality and Risk Teams, partners and staff on legal issues faced within the firm’s various service lines
• draft bespoke contracts for new and evolving client services, including digital services
• deal with a wide range of other commercial contracting issues, including international contracts, data-sharing agreements, secondment agreements, and software supply contracts
• keep a close eye on the law relating to contracts and professional liability, share knowledge with the team and deliver training to relevant parts of the firm
• help protect the firm whilst enabling it to deliver excellent services to our clients.

Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a commercial lawyer the minimum criteria you’ll need is to be a qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with post qualification experience in commercial law, gained either at a law firm or in-house in a commercial organisation.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• a good knowledge of professional liability law
• an understanding of professional services businesses and risk management issues faced by them
• a pragmatic and commercial, solutions-based approach
• a self-starting attitude and the ability to manage conflicting demands
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the drafting of contractual terms.

Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be

Please refer the Job description for details