Job Description

Job details

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Location:

Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Reading, Watford

Capability:

KPMG Business Services

Experience Level:

Senior Manager

Type:

Full Time or Part Time

Service Line:

Risk & Legal

Contract type:

Fixed term contract

Job description

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We are looking for a commercial lawyer with at least 7 years PQE to join KPMG's friendly in-house legal team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role will be based in or near London and the successful applicant will work in a hybrid manner splitting their time between home and office.

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP is the UK member of the global KPMG network of professional services firms. KPMG provides a wide range of services including consulting, advisory and audit services to clients in a variety of industries. Our Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides expert legal support to the business, helping to manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks. You'll join a respected team within OGC that provides strategic legal advice across the firm's operations, particularly in relation to commercial, procurement and transactional matters.

This position

We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join our collaborative in-house legal team. The role involves advising senior stakeholders on a wide range of legal, risk and commercial issues, with a focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts - particularly those related to procurement, outsourcing and technology.


You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, supporting key initiatives and ensuring that legal risk is managed effectively and pragmatically. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, proactive legal professional looking to play a visible and influential role in a high-performing environment.

Key responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate complex and high value commercial contracts, including those in relation to procurement, outsourcing and technology agreements. Advise senior stakeholders on a broad range of legal, commercial, contractual and risk-related issues. Provide legal support in respect of corporate and strategic matters. Deliver ad hoc day to day legal advice on commercial and regulatory issues. Create templates, guidance notes and playbooks to improve consistency and efficiency in contract negotiation and risk management. Support and provide advice to our offshore legal centre on escalated contract queries.

Qualifications and skills

Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years' PQE, gained in-house or from a leading law firm. Strong technical expertise in commercial and contract law, with substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Experience in corporate or M&A matters is beneficial, but not essential. Confident in managing projects and negotiations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence with confidence and clarity at all levels. Strong negotiation skills. Commercial awareness and effective risk management skills.

Personal qualities

Mature, self-sufficient and proactive, with the ability to work independently as well as being a team player. Pragmatic. Calm under pressure; and Flexibility and willingness to support colleagues.

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Why KPMG Business Services at KPMG?

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Every day our firm performs better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. The difference we make shines through to our people and our clients. We're KPMG Business Services (KBS). We're a cross-functional team, bringing together experts across a wide range of critical activities which help to grow, run and protect our business. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Operations, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Market Development, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm. We work shoulder to shoulder with our client-facing teams and we focus on delivering our services in ways which help to drive efficiency, improve quality and enhance our firm's brand and reputation.


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