Commercial Contracts Solicitor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor who will join our Legal & Secretariat team and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts. The Commercial Contracts Solicitor will lead on commercial and contract law, and be able to interpret legal documents. The post holder will be involved in training of contractual principles and be responsible for upskilling of the team with regards to the Contracts and Litigation. What the role will look like:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
• Provide legal and strategic advice to the Legal & Secretariat Team and the wider business
• Ensure all Society contracts comply with local, regulatory and national laws
• Ensure all company contracts comply with local, regulatory and national laws
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant legislation
• Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment between contracts and business strategy
• Deliver training to the Legal & Sec and the wider Society on contractual and legal matters
• Take proactive measures in upskilling the team and act as a mentor
• Be a team player and perform any other duties as necessary
  
  Here at the West Bromwich Building Society we are all about making a you-shaped career. We understand it's not always easy juggling your career with all the important things outside of work. But with the right opportunities and support we can help you build a career that works for you., Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in commercial contract law
• Proven track record in drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts
• Excellent knowledge of contract law and commercial law
• Strong understanding of business and commercial affairs
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) and a valid practising certificate
• Ideally to have experienced working in a Top 100 Law Firm at a Managerial position
• Have previously acted as a mentor
  
  We wholeheartedly believe that our people are our greatest asset, that's why in addition to your salary you will be rewarded with a wide range of other benefits:
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + 8 bank holidays, (pro rata)
• Pension scheme where we will augment your contribution by 0.6% (Up to 10.6%)
• Social club membership - dozens of discounts available for a wide variety of family days out and events
• Performance related pay scheme
• Corporate health plan with the option to include family members
• Discounted travel cards
• Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary
Why choose the West Brom? At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom's biggest asset that doesn't mean just viewing them as employees. We are proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work.