In-House Commercial Lawyer (Part-time)

Working arrangement: Part-time. 15 hours per week, ideally over 3 days.

Location: On-site in Brighton, East Sussex.

Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 (Full time equivalent + Depending on experience).

Are you experienced with commercial law and looking for an in-house opportunity? Perhaps you’ve had a career break and miss the work, but are conscious of spending too much time there?

Whether you’re an experienced paralegal or a qualified solicitor looking towards returning to work, this part-time* position will provide a fulfilling role while promoting a brilliant work-life balance.

Our client is a leading global business with offices on multiple continents and a large presence in Brighton. In this newly created role, you will support their Commercial Legal Manager and provide advice relating to the reviewing of commercial contracts that underpin the entire business.

This in-house position may be the ideal opportunity for you to showcase your skillset within a small team whose responsibilities support the running of a global company, all whilst benefiting from a flexible working model from an award-winning employer.

This small legal team is a key part of their larger business structure and are currently undertaking the project of digitising their processes. As such, you will play an important role in supporting the development of this team and its function for years to come.

This role will include:

• Contract Advisory: reviewing commercial contracts, preparing amendments, and engaging with external counsel when required. These contracts vary widely, from non-disclosure agreements to software licences to agreements concerning office facilities and payroll providers.
• Data entry and process analysis: ensuring that all records of contracts drafted, reviewed, and signed are kept up to date, and helping the team maintain and develop their processes.
• Wider business engagement: arranging quarterly meetings to catch up with relevant individuals, including third parties such as local counsel.

Ideally, you will have:

• A strong drive to maintain and implement organisational procedures
• Good commercial acumen and communication skills
• Solid contract reviewing experience

If you’re experienced with commercial law and like the sound of joining a highly reputable company while scaling back the career pressure, let us know. Whether you’ve had a career break and are looking to return to work or you’d like to scale back your hours, we’d love to hear from you, no matter your current situation.

Contact the Legal Team — Hayley Rose or Chloë — at Harvey John for more information about this In-House Commercial Legal role.

* Please note: this role is part-time and offers 15 fixed hours per week. These hours would ideally be spread over the course of three days to maximise team engagement and efficiency. The salary is also dependent on experience.