Contracts Lawyer
Up to £49,999
London
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Lawyer to join our Legal Team, supporting with reviewing and assessing the risks of client and supplier contracts.
Marston Holdings Limited is a parent company formed of eight entities that each specialise in key areas of our overarching business. In a nutshell, we are the UK's largest judicial services company and pioneers in clean air technology, offering services that support local and central government, utilities, and private sectors through the delivery of market leading integrated technology-enabled solutions from design and implementation to management and recovery.
What you will be doing:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister.
• Reviewing clients and supplier’s contracts and support the Commercial Counsel in meeting relevant deadlines.
• Reviewing contract terms and specifications, including recommending appropriate limits of liability, and identifying risks and providing legal advice
• Acting as a lawyer, primarily responsible for non-complex legal matters arising from the Marston Group and external clients included with the portfolio of work covered by the team.
• Assisting in the preparation of contracts variation, termination letters, contracts drafting and external contracts.
• Supporting the Commercial Counsel in legal process reviews to ensure efficient and effective working practices.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders and officers as necessary in respect of the caseload of matters undertaken seeking appropriate instructions and providing expert professional advice.
• Attending meetings with clients and suppliers’ senior officers when required.
What we are looking for:
• Experience of working in an “in-house” commercial legal team.
• Experience of contract and procurement law, bids, tenders, commercial law, data protection.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards national policies and legal procedures that apply to the area of work undertaken by the team
• Qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister (NQ-2 PQE is desirable)
What's in it for you?
• 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid Role
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package (subject to eligibility criteria)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail shopping, travel and socialising to health & wellbeing
New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.