Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer at HFW

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The role

HFW is seeking a Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer with 8+ years of experience for its London Corporate & Commercial team. This role focuses on M&A support and advising clients in the logistics and supply chain sectors on complex, non-standard commercial agreements.

What you'll do

Provide high-quality legal advice and representation to clients on a variety of commercial contracts
Advise on acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures
Review, draft and comment on transaction documents
Manage complex and multi-jurisdictional cases and projects
Coordinate with other HFW offices and external counsel
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Develop and lead on contract training, internally and externally
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
Provide feedback and guidance on junior lawyers' and trainees' work
Work collaboratively and effectively with other teams and practice groups within HFW
Support cross-selling initiatives
Draft and negotiate foundational bills of lading and terms and conditions
Handle bespoke, unusual mandates like ferry concession agreements
Support cross-departmental strategic growth by drafting critical development agreements required to sit alongside major M&A transactions

What we're looking for

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales

At least eight years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts law

Experience preferably in a leading law firm

Specific expertise in logistics is highly desirable

Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills

Ability to deliver clear and practical advice

Proven track record of managing complex and multi-jurisdictional cases and projects

Business development and client relationship skills

Leadership potential and ambition to progress to partnership

Sector-focused approach with interest and experience in relevant sectors

Desire to learn and research

Passion for training and coaching junior team members

Ability to generate new work and cross-sell

Team player

Experience in the energy, commodities, shipping, logistics and ports & terminals sectors· nice to have

Experience advising buyers and providers of transport, warehousing and logistics services· nice to have

Experience advising buyers and providers of ports & terminals and stevedoring services· nice to have

Experience reviewing, drafting and commenting on transaction documents including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operational joint ventures and disclosure letters· nice to have

Experience in due diligence· nice to have

Experience advising on international, high-value infrastructure projects· nice to have

Experience working with clients in the maritime, commodities, aviation and insurance sectors· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working — 3 days in office

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