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Commercial Contracts Lawyer

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Axiom Law

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United Kingdom , London

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Contract Type:
Employment contract, B2B

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries. Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare, assess, and negotiate diverse commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements
  • Provide legal counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, including identifying potential risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigating legal exposure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, procurement, and finance, to ensure contractual terms align with business objectives, negotiate favourable terms, and resolve contract-related disputes in a timely and efficient manner

Requirements:

  • 2 to 10 years PQE in-house legal experience (directly, or as a secondee)
  • Good academic credentials and post-qualification experience
  • Strong commercial understanding, and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Right to work in the UK and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have:

Proficiency in additional European languages (at a business working level)

What we offer:
  • Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Health benefits
  • Pension
  • Professional development resources
  • Learning and development programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Work Type:
Remote work
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