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We are seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer with fluency or business proficiency in French to support large-scale client projects across multiple industries. This role is ideal for motivated legal professionals with under five years of post-qualification experience who bring strong commercial contracting skills and are comfortable managing high-volume workflows. Candidates with CLM implementation experience and exposure to international or French-facing clients are highly desired.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of core commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, and distribution agreements
Support large-scale contracting projects across industries, ensuring agreements align with business, operational, and strategic objectives
Assist with CLM implementation and contract management processes, including template development and contract database oversight
Collaborate with internal teams and clients, including stakeholders in France and other international jurisdictions
Provide clear, business-focused guidance on contractual risk, compliance, and commercial considerations
Stay current on relevant regulations and best practices impacting commercial contracting
Requirements:
JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing
2–5 years of post-qualification experience
in-house experience preferred
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts
Fluency or business-level proficiency in French (written and verbal) is required
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage high-volume contract workflows in a remote or hybrid environment
Nice to have:
Experience with CLM system implementation or optimization
Exposure to international contracts or French-facing clients
Experience working with cross-functional and multinational teams
Comfort operating as a generalist across multiple contract types and industries