Commercial Lawyer

About Freshfields Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice on the most complex and strategically important matters. Behind that success is a commitment to effective risk management, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Our Legal Department plays a critical role in protecting and supporting the firm. Made up of both lawyers and non-lawyers, the team provides expert guidance on legal, regulatory, compliance and information security matters, helping the firm manage risk while enabling the business to grow and innovate. We are now looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our high-performing Commercial Team. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join a trusted and highly respected in-house legal team at the heart of a leading global law firm. Working alongside experienced commercial lawyers, you will advise on a broad range of commercial, technology and procurement matters, supporting colleagues across our international network of offices. You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice that helps the firm meet its strategic objectives while effectively managing legal and commercial risk. The role offers significant variety, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that directly support the future growth and development of the firm. What You'll Be Doing As a Commercial Lawyer within the Legal Department, you will: • Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across the firm. • Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of client-facing commercial agreements. • Advise on procurement and supplier arrangements, helping the firm secure effective and commercially appropriate outcomes. • Support strategic departmental and firmwide initiatives and transformation projects. • Develop guidance, templates and best practice resources to support colleagues across the business. • Deliver training and awareness sessions to both legal and business services teams. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Legal Department to identify and mitigate risk. • Build strong relation

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