Senior Lawyer, Helix

Department/Division: Helix            
Duration: Permanent 
Location: Virtual (UK)
Reports to: Managing Lawyer
Direct Reports: None
Type of Role: Virtual
Budget Responsibilities: None

Reference no: 7320

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer with 5+ 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 5PQE+ 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.

Responsibilities

You 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 attributes

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent
• 5+ 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
   

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.