Job Specifications
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
What To Expect
As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.
Our team
Our Commercial team is split into five workstreams - Strategic Contracts, Technology, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Retail Finance. We are actively recruiting for an Associate to join our Commercial team in Birmingham, focusing on Strategic Contracts.
Our Strategic Contracts team cover a range of work from day-to-day matters for local and national clients to large outsourcings and multinational projects, working with our colleagues around the globe. We have particular expertise in global facilities and property management outsourcings and regularly advise on some of the largest supply chain contracts, particularly in the aerospace and automotives sectors for blue chip automotive clients.
Role And Key Responsibilities
As part of this role you can expect to be involved in:
Working as part of a national team advising on a wide range of matters from high value, long term strategic arrangements to more day-to-day business-as-usual matters and standard form contracts
Working with a wide range of private and public sector businesses across a wide range of sectors such as transport, utilities and industrial engineering on a local, national and international level
Providing commercial support for transactions undertaken by our corporate and real estate teams
Developing close working relationships with colleagues in different teams and offices throughout the business both nationally and internationally and the opportunity to learn from different partners
Participating in and contributing to structured business development activity, including assisting to write client briefings/articles.
Skills And Experience Required
We are looking for applicants with 2-4 years PQE who have built a solid foundation in contract law. We expect you to be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of different types of contract, strong technical and drafting skills and also an understanding of the key legal, commercial and operational issues that could impact our clients and their contracts. We also expect you to have an understanding of what specialist support might be needed for a contract (e.g. TUPE, data protection, competition law etc.).
You must be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively at different levels and with clients from a variety of different sectors and cultures. You must be able to build strong relationships and enjoy business development activities.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
Has the ability to deal with the competing demands of clients which arise from involvement in a number of separate transactions at once and have the ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines
Is able to demonstrate the delivery of excellent client service. Due to the nature of the work in this role, drive, enthusiasm and ability to work well as part of a team are vital
Possesses good technical and drafting skills and demonstrates a high level of attention to detail
Has strong research skills and is familiar with the use of precedents and external legal resources
Is able to build great relationships with colleagues you work with in other practice groups and ideally will have some experience of supporting junior colleagues
Has good networking skills and is able to demonstrate an ability to build client relationships and develop new relationships
Is commercially aware and willing to participate in group training and know how.
What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
We’re fair, transparent and equitable
We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of
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 offe...
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