Lawyer, Helix

Department/Division: Helix
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (Commute to the client's office in Watford two days per week)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and experienced commercial lawyer with 3 year PQE to join a dedicated team to work in innovative new ways. The qualified candidate will have general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing, and intellectual property experience.

Dentons Helix delivers industry leading legal services and insightful data to support our clients by using a combination of legal, technological and operational specialists to define a new standard for best practice. Clients rely on Dentons for handling their commercial contracts needs, building a sincere and enduring partnership. The work will encompass commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to the client's business operations. The role will be ideal for a 3 year PQE lawyer who wishes to embark on an alternative experience, with greater certainty and flexibility of working hours and the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the client's business.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements for our client, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. You will take full ownership for contracts, giving greater responsibility than is available in typical private practice teams. You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as the in house legal function at our client, maintaining high quality focused services and client relationships.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive academic record, including a degree or equivalent
• 3 year PQE
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness
• Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability
• Either an in house or private practice background, ideally both

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic about quality client service
• Proficient in resolving issues and adept at evaluating business environments
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and support
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to prioritise various tasks, particularly when working in a time sensitive situation and to tight deadlines
• A methodical approach to work with a high focus on accuracy

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity .

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email . Enquiries only please - applications will not be accepted via email. Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.