Legal Counsel (Commercial Lawyer)
8 days ago
Warrington
jobs Verified: 3 Sept 2026 Derby, Manchester, or Warrington, UK R Organising Institution / Firm Rolls-Royce SMR Rolling Basis (Official) Derby, Manchester, or Warrington, UK Qualified lawyer with the right to work and eligible to practice in the UK; good academic credentials and post-qualification experience. Law Firm Job Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a qualified Commercial Lawyer to join their legal team in the UK. The role provides comprehensive legal support to a rapidly expanding civil nuclear business, focusing on development, engineering, and design activities for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. • Qualified lawyer with the right to work and eligible to practice in the UK., • Strong academic credentials., • Demonstrable post-qualification experience in commercial law., • Experience in-house or on secondment is considered an advantage., • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply chain contracts, NDAs, MoUs, and licensing agreements., • Providing legal counsel to internal stakeholders on contractual risks and compliance., • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (procurement, finance, engineering) to align terms with business objectives., • Preparing legal documentation, policies, and research reports. Please note that due to the nature of the nuclear industry, successful candidates must pass mandatory security and background screenings, including BPSS clearance, a DBS check, and a financial probity check. • What are the mandatory security requirements? Applicants must successfully complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a basic financial probity check., • Do I need to meet 100% of the requirements? No, the organization encourages applications from candidates who meet at least 75% of the listed requirements. Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Open #J-18808-Ljbffr