Legal Counsel (Commercial Lawyer)

jobs Verified: 3 Sept 2026 Derby, Manchester, or Warrington, UK

Legal Counsel (Commercial Lawyer)

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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

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

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.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• 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.

Application Procedure

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.

FAQs

• 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.

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