Senior Associate, Commercial Contracts

Senior Legal Associate Commercial Contracts Location: Belfast / Hybrid Looking for a role where your legal expertise meets cutting-edge innovation? Our client, a leader in AI-integrated contracting and Alternative Legal Service Provision (ALSP), is seeking a Senior Associatewith Commercial Contractsdrafting experience to join their dynamic Belfast team. The Opportunity This is an exciting chance to work alongside in-house legal teams of Fortune 500 companies, including global banks, major pharmaceutical firms, and technology giants. Youll be at the forefront of modern legal services, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts while playing a key role in transforming the contracting experience. What Youll Do Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts across multiple industries, including technology, financial services, and professional services. Collaborate closely with in-house legal teams to support international deals, procurement, marketing, and consumer-related matters. Act as a key escalation point for junior team members while managing an active caseload. Contribute to the development of contract templates, playbooks, and legal process improvements to enhance efficiency. Ensure compliance with client expectations and Factors delivery processes. What Were Looking For Youre a results-driven, high-energy legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You have: ?? A law degree and/or legal qualification with eligibility to work in the UK. ?? 4+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a law firm, ALSP, or in-house legal team. ?? Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience. ?? Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. ?? A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for innovation in legal services. Nice to Have Experience working in-house or within telecommunications, financial services, or professional services. Familiarity with contract management functions in large-scale businesses. Whats on Offer Competitive salary & benefits package, including private health and dental insurance. Generous annual leave entitlement plus enhanced parental leave benefits. Very flexible hybrid working model with flexible hours. The chance to join a company leading the evolution of legal services. A collaborative, diverse environment where you can develop your career alongside legal, tech, and process experts. To explore this role, or other legal jobs the Sphere team are supporting clients with, make contact with a member of the team or submit your CV for review. All applications handled in the strictest of confidence. Skills: Solicitor Lawyer Commercial Contracts