Commercial NQ Lawyer - Birmingham

Job Description

COMMERCIAL NQ 2022 LAWYERBIRMINGHAMThe Opportunity

• Become an integral part of Pinsent Masons young, dynamic, solutions-based Commercial team.
• Advise major household name clients on a global basis.
• Gain first class experience working on a diverse portfolio of matters including supply chain, outsourcing and technology.
• Become a true specialist in your chosen Pinsent Masons sectors.
• Get fully involved in a wide range of business development activities and in developing client relationships with opportunities to undertake client secondments.
• Enjoy genuine long-term career prospects supported through Pinsent Masons "best in class" training and PM Academy personal development programmes.

Key ClientsThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on major projects with high profile clients including the likes of Tesco plc, World Athletics, Premiership Football Clubs, Russell Group Universities, The Ministry of Justice and innovative disruptorsacross various sectors.About the TeamOur market leading international Commercial Team works across our global offices advising household name clients on business-critical projects across the full spectrum of commercial contract work. We are proactive, commercial and pragmatic, take pride indelivering our work efficiently in an easily digestible format and think outside the box to find innovative solutions. We act as a seamless extension to our clients management, procurement and in-house legal teams advising on strategic projects, commercialcontract drafting and negotiations, assisting with precedent and legal process development and advising on day-to-day commercial contract matters.We are leaders in innovation and not afraid to do things differently. Our team are creative and deliver clients solutionsusing the very best of people, process and technology through our advanced delivery team. This gives an unparalleled opportunityfor team members to embrace the future of law and be at the forefront of these developments within the legal industry and our clients businesses.In the UK we work as a national team across our Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester offices. Immersing ourselves in Pinsent Masons global sectors, we have a truly excellent portfolio of clients including PLCs, multi-nationals and entrepreneurialcompanies, Central Government, Universities and education providers, cutting edge technology companies and sporting entities.Ambitious and hard-working, our team members also enjoy a good work-life balance with the option to work part of your week from home. Were a young, dynamic and great fun team to be part ofspeak to any of our team if youd like to hear more.Our Successful CandidateWe are looking for a commercial contracts lawyer who has qualified, or is qualifying, in 2022 to join our dynamic and thriving Commercial team and be based in our Birmingham office.We are seeking a well-rounded O-shaped lawyer. An individual who enjoys technical drafting and is commercially aware, highly motivated and enthusiastic. A team player with a can-do attitude, a strong client focused approach and an ability to think outsidethe box and develop innovative solutions.Its key that you have a strong academic background coupled with excellent communication and organisational skills. Ideally you will have undertaken your training contract with a leading international or national law firm in the UK.Our Promise to YouAs our successful candidate, you will:

• join a vibrant, fun and hard-working team;
• enjoy plenty of client engagement and responsibility;
• undertake high quality work for high profile clients;
• receive excellent support, training and guidance from inspiring senior team members;
• have the opportunity to get fully involved in business development, sector initiatives, innovation and firmwide programmes to enable you to develop your network and enjoy a diverse and fulfilling work life;
• A starting salary of £61k (effective from September 2022) and benefits package including a generous bonus scheme.

AwardsPinsent Masons has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, won the "Law Firm of the Year AwardLegal Business" for the second time in 2021 and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the FinancialTimes.Pinsent Masons was also named Law Firm of the Year 2018 by The Lawyer, and is ranked No 4 on the UK Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2020 and namedas one ofStonewalls Top Global Employers 2020.Please note we only accept applications made via our recruitment portal. Should you require further details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Steffy Lam who can discuss the role and requirements. Contact details: </span