Commercial Contracts Solicitor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Here at the West Bromwich Building Society we are all about making a you-shaped career. We understand it’s not always easy juggling your career with all the important things outside of work. But with the right opportunities and support we can help you build a career that works for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor who will join our Legal & Secretariat team and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.

The Commercial Contracts Solicitor will lead on commercial and contract law, and be able to interpret legal documents. The post holder will be involved in training of contractual principles and be responsible for upskilling of the team with regards to the Contracts and Litigation.

What the role will look like:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
• Provide legal and strategic advice to the Legal & Secretariat Team and the wider business
• Ensure all Society contracts comply with local, regulatory and national laws
• Ensure all company contracts comply with local, regulatory and national laws
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant legislation
• Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment between contracts and business strategy
• Deliver training to the Legal & Sec and the wider Society on contractual and legal matters
• Take proactive measures in upskilling the team and act as a mentor
• Be a team player and perform any other duties as necessary

What you will bring to the role:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in commercial contract law
• Proven track record in drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts
• Excellent knowledge of contract law and commercial law
• Strong understanding of business and commercial affairs
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and a valid practising certificate
• Ideally to have experienced working in a Top 100 Law Firm at a Managerial position
• Have previously acted as a mentor

What's in it for you:

• We pride ourselves on our development opportunities and always look to promote from within wherever possible,
• Holiday starting at 175 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays that grow with your time with us and the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year,
• 2 paid volunteering days a year,
• Living Pensions: Pension scheme starting at 5% contribution from you and 7% contribution from us, and we’ll match your further contributions up to 10.6%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with paid fertility treatment, neonatal and pregnancy loss leave,
• Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary,
• Yearly performance related pay scheme and pay review,
• Private medical insurance that’s discounted when your time with us grows, with the option to include family members,
• Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme,
• A Perkbox account giving you access to a range of benefits.
• And much more, from flexible working options, wellbeing support and a whole heap of warm West Bromness.

Why choose the West Brom?

At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom’s biggest asset that doesn’t mean just viewing them as employees. We are proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’ll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we’re looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.uk.

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*Please note – We reserve the right to withdraw our adverts earlier than the original published expiry date, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible*

Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. www.westbrom.co.uk The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. ‘the West Brom’ is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society.