Senior Commercial Lawyer

f you've spent your career building deep commercial contracts expertise and you're ready for a role where your legal judgement genuinely shapes a business this could be the move you've been waiting for. A well known logistics leader is looking for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join its high-performing legal team. Based in the East Midlands this is a realistic commute from Coventry, Leicester, Milton Keynes and the wider East Midlands.

• Exposure to major outsourcing negotiations, infrastructure contracts and a broad range of commercial agreements spanning automation, software licensing, asset leasing and project funding.
• You'll also bring foundational knowledge across areas such as TUPE, insurance, landlord and tenant, sanctions and export controls, with any exposure to public procurement, insolvency or customs a welcome bonus.
• Familiarity with standard forms including MF1, FIDIC, NEC and JCT would be advantageous.

• Will be a UK qualified solicitor with 10+ years' PQE in commercial contracts, gained either in a leading law firm or a multinational in-house environment.
• Sector experience in logistics is a genuine bonus, but candidates from manufacturing, technology, infrastructure or professional services are equally encouraged to apply because a fresh perspective is just as valued as industry knowledge.
• You'll be calm under pressure, highly organised, and a genuinely collaborative presence within the legal team.
• You'll build trusted relationships across the business, manage a demanding caseload with resilience, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.
• Based in East Midlands 3 days a week

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Workplace pension
• Hybrid working with a minimum three days on-site per week
• Cycle to work scheme and a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates