Lawyer

Reports to: Managing LawyerThe RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer, at least 3 PQE, to join a dedicated team to work in innovative new ways. The qualified candidate will have general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and intellectual property experience.Dentons Helix delivers industry leading legal services and insightful data to support our clients by using a combination of legal, technological and operational specialists to define a new standard for best practice.Clients rely on Dentons for handling their commercial contracts needs, building a sincere and enduring partnership. Given the extensive nature of our client's business and its innovative and dynamic approach, the work (which will encompass commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to its business operations) will undoubtedly be varied, complex and engaging.We have built a diverse team to support this work, which will work alongside our Band 1 ranked Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) team as well as the client's in-house legal function. Given the focus of the team this opportunity will be ideal for a 3 plus PQE lawyer who wishes to embark on an alternative experience. In particular:

• Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team, these roles will provide greater certainty and flexibility of working hours;
• This role will provide the opportunity to work with one client as a core part of its legal function, enabling the qualified candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the client's business and a closer working relationship with the client's in-house team;
• Whilst this is a dedicated team, the qualified candidates will work alongside the UK TMT team and benefit from all of the team training., We welcome applications from candidates seeking full time or part time opportunities.ResponsibilitiesYou will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements for our client. This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for contracts, giving greater responsibility than is available in typical private practice teams. Our approach is to create a collaborative environment by working as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence.You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as the in-house legal function at our client. The department has a positive teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach. It is essential
  that candidates are focused and committed to developing personally and professionally. A commitment to deliver high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.Required experience, skills, and attributesTechnical Skills
• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
• Mimimum of 3 pqe
• Having experience working on general commercial contracts.
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness.
• Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired.
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability.
• Either an in-house or private practice background, ideally both.
Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic about quality client service.
• Proficient in resolving issues and adept at evaluating business environments.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and support.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to prioritise various tasks, particularly when working in a time-sensitive situation and to tight deadlines.
• A methodical approach to work with a high focus on accuracy.