Commercial Attorney

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Commercial Attorney to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will provide expert legal support across a wide range of business operations, transactions, and risk-management initiatives. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on corporate structures, guide cross-border deals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements—enabling the business to grow confidently and compliantly.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: LL.B. (or equivalent); admission to the [relevant jurisdiction] bar is required.
• Experience: 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial law environment (in-house or reputable law firm).
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
  • Strong understanding of corporate law, M&A, and joint-venture transactions.
  • Hands-on experience with data-privacy frameworks and technology licensing.
• Soft Skills:
  
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Contract Law & Drafting
  
  • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including:
    
    • Supply, distribution, and procurement agreements
    • Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)
    • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
    • Licensing, franchising, and agency contracts
  • Manage contract lifecycle and maintain a centralized repository.
• Corporate & Business Law
  
  • Advise on company incorporations, governance frameworks, and shareholder matters.
  • Lead legal due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital raises.
  • Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and partnership contracts.
• Negotiation & Deal-Making
  
  • Support commercial teams in procurement, sales, and strategic partnership negotiations.
  • Align commercial objectives with legal risk mitigation to structure win-win deals.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the enterprise.
  • Ensure compliance with consumer-protection laws, competition regulations, anti-bribery statutes (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and ESG requirements.
• Data Privacy & Technology Law
  
  • Advise on data-protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and draft data-processing agreements.
  • Handle legal aspects of SaaS/cloud deployments, IT outsourcing contracts, and software licenses.
• International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions
  
  • Counsel on international commercial terms (Incoterms), export controls, and trade-sanctions compliance.
  • Manage cross-border contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and jurisdictional risk.
• Industry-Specific Expertise
  
  • Develop deep familiarity with sector regulations and best practices in one or more verticals, such as:
    
    • Technology & IP licensing
    • Retail franchising and supply-chain logistics
    • Financial services and fintech regulation
    • Healthcare compliance and supplier agreements
    • Construction and EPC project contracts
• Legal Research, Advisory & Opinion Writing
  
  • Conduct thorough legal research and stay abreast of legislative developments.
  • Draft clear, actionable legal opinions, memos, and board-level briefings to support strategic decisions.