About the Team The Risk & Compliance team at Lewis Silkin is a dynamic and full‑service function with a breadth of responsibility across the firm. Roles offer variety in the day‑to‑day running of the function but include longer‑term project work, strategic planning and a focus on personal development. The team supports the firm’s business across all of its offices/jurisdictions. About the Role The role will act as the primary point of contact for reviewing and advising Lewis Silkin fee‑earning and business services teams on:

Client engagement letters, outside counsel terms, NDAs, billing guides, and associated documentation. Third party advisor engagement terms (including accountants, foreign law firms, barristers, experts, search agents etc.). Other commercial contracts, alongside a part‑time, experienced commercial lawyer within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and advising the business on client engagement documentation and other commercial contracts with third parties (in each case, drawing in appropriate internal or external expertise as required), including: Client engagement letters, clients’ ‘outside counsel’ terms or legal service framework agreements. Supporting the existing part‑time commercial lawyer with supplier contracts (such as IT contracts; contracts with third‑party consultants or service providers). Ensuring that escalation and approval processes outlined in the firm’s policies are understood and followed by stakeholders. Drafting bespoke client engagement documentation for new products and services offered by the firm to its clients. Maintaining and enhancing the firm’s template engagement letters and terms of business in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulation and best practice.

About You You will have a professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have previous experience working within an office. You’ll have a flexible nature and will enjoy working within a fast‑paced team, and will be highly organised. You’ll also possess strong numeracy and attention to detail skills, which will be key within this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about being a team player, who is keen to support others. Our Ideal Candidate

Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales (with a current practising certificate) or Registered Foreign Lawyer (with a current practising certificate from a commonwealth jurisdiction). Prior experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in a fast‑paced in‑house (ideally law firm or other professional services) environment. Understanding of the regulatory environment in which the firm and its associated businesses operate. Experience of handling high volume day‑to‑day client engagement documentation and commercial contracts required. Confidence and competency to handle and advise pragmatically and succinctly (often in a light touch manner) autonomously to achieve the commercial aims of internal stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, particularly communication skills – both written and verbal. Ability to work to deadlines, juggle competing deadlines and multiple projects and deliver under pressure. Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail. Able to demonstrate high levels of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Pro‑active approach to ensuring that all relevant work is completed in a timely and efficient manner demonstrating excellent stakeholder management skills. Proactive in seeking better, more efficient ways of working in order to enhance service provided to stakeholders.

Educational And Professional Qualifications Required

Holds current practising certificate in England & Wales. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience level.

Additional Information At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence (recruitment@lewissilkin.com ). #J-18808-Ljbffr