Commercial Lawyer (1-3 PQE) Project based

Description

Were looking for a junior legal professional with a strong foundation in commercial law and a genuine interest in legal technology . This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your legal career while working at the intersection of law and innovation.

Youll support contract management processes contribute to legal tech initiatives and gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools and contract lifecycle management systems.

If youre excited about using technology to improve legal workflows and have a passion for commercial contracts wed love to hear from you.

Company Profile

Cognia seamlessly extends corporates banks and law firms legal capability to deliver sustainable outcomes. Our goal is to connect the legal sector moving it from a siloed approach to integrated partnerships. We help in-house legal teams by bringing simplicity to complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes.

Cognia is a Chambers-ranked law company which integrates how legal services are provided so our team partners clients and communities thrive together with people at the heart of what we do. We encourage our people to bring their whole self to work and focus on enabling them to realise their full potential.

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Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities could include but is not limited to

• Reviewing drafting and / or negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements such as NDAs MSAs SOWs procurement and vendor contracts service agreements licensing arrangements etc
• Conducting contract analysis to ensure compliance with legal requirements internal policies industry best practices and data privacy regulations such as GDPR.
• Identifying legal and commercial risks advising on mitigation strategies and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Supporting contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes including template optimisation workflow improvements and document consistency.
• Leveraging AI and legal tech tools to enhance the speed and accuracy of contract review and analysis.
• Collaborating closely with in-house legal teams procurement and other stakeholders to ensure contracts meet operational and strategic needs.
• Assisting with large-scale contract remediation repapering or regulatory compliance projects as required.
• Providing clear and concise contract abstraction and summarisation highlighting key obligations risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Key Skills

Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1