SRTA Commercial Lawyer, QRS, Enabling Functions

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Deloitte’s SRTA Legal team is looking for a talented commercial lawyer at Manager level to support the business with complex contracting and commercial negotiations.

We are a small, friendly team of lawyers that advise the SRTA (Strategy Risk & Transactions Advisory) business on client contracting issues. The SRTA business helps client’s build, transform and protect their value in an ever-changing global marketplace, advising them on areas such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy & Design, Forensic & Financial Crime, Regulatory and Financial Risk. Our lawyers work in a supportive, collegiate environment, advising on a good variety of high-quality, challenging legal work.

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Deloitte’s UK SRTA legal team is looking for a commercial lawyer at Manager level to support Deloitte’s SRTA practice on complex contracting and commercial negotiations.

The SRTA legal team are comprised of lawyers who negotiate a variety of client contracts, develop product terms as well as negotiate supplier contracts and manage legal and risk issues for the SRTA business.

This role will provide many opportunities to use contract drafting and legal research skills. Contracts might range from very high value managed service and framework agreements with the largest banks and government organisations to corporate clients seeking Deloitte’s assistance with a transaction or corporate reorganisation negotiating Deloitte’s standard engagement terms. This opportunity will require the individual to regularly be involved in commercial contract negotiations typically with external client legal teams and/or external lawyers instructed by our clients.

An essential element of the role will be the individual’s ability to undertake a variety of contract negotiations simultaneously while consistently delivering high-quality, business-focused solutions in a challenging, dynamic and demanding marketplace.

The post-holder will also be a business advisor with a strong skill set to partner with the business, assessing and understanding how business risks can be managed in consultation with the relevant stakeholder.

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Our lawyers are strategic, innovative, commercial advisors. They support the firm’s ambition, whilst also protecting the business interests. We are seeking individuals that are able to be build strong business relationships with people at all levels across the firm.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Lawyer with proven post qualified experience
• Good experience of managing contract negotiations
• Good understanding/experience of company and commercial law (including some exposure to technology contracts/software licences)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with a good ability to prioritise
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Public Sector framework contracting experience would be particularly helpful
• Experience gained within an ‘in-house setting’ would be beneficial

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Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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“For me it’s the people that make it. They are bright, supportive, interesting; we work brilliantly together as a team. But it’s not just that, the number of opportunities you get working for such a large firm is amazing.”

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Bristol with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers