18 September 2026
Senior Client Contracts Lawyer
Key requirements
Solicitor qualification 3+ years of PQE People management experience Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
TrendsThe role
Pinsent Masons is seeking a Senior Client Contracts Lawyer for its Office of General Counsel and Technology practice group in Birmingham, London, or Manchester. This role is for lawyers with 3+ years of experience who will focus on drafting and negotiating a variety of client-facing contracts, including those related to technology and AI.
What you'll do
- Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of client-facing contracts, including complex commercial, technology and AI-related arrangements
- Provide clear, commercially grounded legal advice to internal stakeholders
- Ensure contractual arrangements meet regulatory, legal and internal policy requirements
- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks, collaborating with colleagues across the GCO and wider firm
- Escalate matters appropriately in line with internal governance processes
- Support ad hoc projects across the GCO, including process improvements and policy development
- Champion efficiency through legal technology and contract-management tools
- Spot opportunities to streamline contracting processes and embed best practice
- Play a key role in enhancing the firm’s client engagement and commercial strategy
What we're looking for
Solicitor qualification
3+ years of PQE
People management experience
Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
Sharp analytical skills and the ability to deliver practical, accessible advice
Confidence operating in unfamiliar or complex subject areas
Strong organisation and time-management skills
Sound judgment, resilience and a calm, professional approach
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
A collaborative mindset
An interest in legal technology and improving contract processes
In-house law firm experience is desirable· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working — 3 days a week in the office
High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market-leading clients
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
Hiring contacts
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Pinsent Masons · Birmingham / London / Manchester
Birmingham / London / Manchester