Eversheds Sutherland

About the Company

A pioneering global law practice, we provide high quality legal advice and innovation worldwide.

We deliver high quality, innovative solutions to complex business issues for a range of diverse range of clients.

Our global teams operate seamlessly to deliver the commercial know-how and strategic alignment that clients need from their advisers to help further their business interests. We shape our advice to the unique circumstances and challenges of each project, and ensure the right people are in the right places to offer insight and certainty every time – from the day-to-day to the most complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.

What unites us is our commitment to service excellence through a people-focused approach. We know our clients’ businesses, the industries and markets they operate in, and most of all, we understand that great relationships yield the best outcomes.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Eversheds Sutherland

Job Title

Associate - Commercial Contracts - Birmingham (2-4 PQE)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Associate - Commercial Contracts **Role Summary:** Focus on strategic contract management for private and public sector clients across industries, handling high-value projects to standard agreements, with opportunities for global collaboration and business development. **Expectations:** 2-4 years post-qualification experience in contract law, demonstrating technical expertise, commercial awareness, and ability to work under tight deadlines on multifaceted transactions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Advise on complex strategic contracts, including outsourcings, supply chain agreements, and sector-specific projects. - Support corporate and real estate transactions with commercial legal expertise. - Collaborate nationally and internationally with teams to resolve sector-specific legal challenges. - Contribute to business development through client-facing research, briefings, and documentation. **Required Skills:** - Strong drafting and analytical skills. - In-depth knowledge of contract law and regulatory issues (e.g., TUPE, data protection). - Ability to manage multiple client demands and deliver under time-sensitive conditions. - Cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building with teams and clients. - Commercial awareness and active participation in training/development initiatives. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Law degree or equivalent. - Qualified lawyer (e.g., Solicitors Qualifying Examination / Bar qualification). - Demonstrated PQE in contract law and relevant sector experience (aerospace, automotive, logistics preferred).

Birmingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

29-01-2026