Job Description

Location/s
Birmingham
Experience Level
Intermediate
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Corporate
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.


We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.


Job Advert Description

The Team

The commercial department offers our public and private clients access to a full range of commercial legal services, including: joint ventures, outsourcing of services, commercial contracts, corporate governance, information management and regulatory matters.


Working as part of a high-performing top tier team, the newly qualified recruit will advise clients on a range of commercial contract, public procurement and public sector vires matters, but with a main focus on commercial arrangements across the public and private sectors. The new recruit will also apply their commercial knowledge to assist with commercial contract due diligence work from time to time.


The commercial department is supported by specialists in our other departments, including real estate, planning, employment and litigation.

What you will be doing

Advising on/preparing a wide variety of commercial contracts and commercial matters, including terms and conditions, bespoke contracts for the sale and purchase of goods and services, IT/software infrastructure contracts, framework agreements and call-off contracts; Advising on the public procurement regime including the delivery of compliant procurement processes for major projects and the establishment of public-sector-owned service delivery companies; Undertaking outsourcing arrangements for the public sector Advising on matters of public sector vires and public law, including principles of good decision-making; Advising on data protection and other regulatory matters that typically are relevant to private companies and their businesses (for example regulations regarding supply goods and service to consumers, and the use of website and marketing materials) Advising on joint venture shareholders' agreements in both the private and public sector; Advising on PPP/PFI contracts including refinancing's and variations; Advising on ad hoc day-to-day corporate and commercial queries from our clients; Advising on outsourcing arrangements and collaboration agreements for both private and public sector clients; Initiating, building and maintaining effective client relationships; Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures; Pro-active participation in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives which includes writing articles, presenting at conferences, seminars, client events, Business 2 Business meetings with intermediaries, attending networking events etc; Proactive involvement in the wider life of the firm, for example supporting our responsible business, CSR and ED&I initiatives.

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:


Qualified solicitor NQ-3+years. Excellent technical skills and innovative approach to their application. A demonstrable interest in public sector work such as procurement, vires, state aid and willingness to deepen expertise in this field. Strong client focus. Drive and enthusiasm. Commercial awareness. Solid academic record. Ability to manage files independently. Demonstrable passion for business development. Ability to manage files independently with appropriate supervision. A strong team player. Commercial awareness;
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.


If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com


As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.