Commercial Lawyer - Private & Public Services

Job Description

Internal Closing Date: 10th April

Locations - Bristol or Belfast 3 days a week onsite

Why this job matters

The Commercial Lawyer will support a broad range of commercial legal work across private and public sector activity. This role is aligned to a wider team that works flexibly across both areas of the business, with one position more closely supporting private sector work and another more closely supporting public sector work.

The role is suited to a qualified lawyer from NQ upwards, or someone with proven relevant experience, who can advise on commercial matters, support customer negotiations, and contribute to the delivery of legal support on both larger and smaller deals. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may second chair on larger transactions led by senior lawyers while also taking ownership of smaller matters directly. In-house experience is preferred, including experience gained during a training contract, as this role requires a practical, business-oriented approach to legal support.

What you’ll be doing

• Support commercial legal matters across private and public sector business activity.
• Advise on and help negotiate customer-facing commercial arrangements.
• Draft, review, and amend legal documentation as part of deal support.
• Lead legal support on smaller deals and contribute to larger transactions under the guidance of senior lawyers.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and the wider team to provide responsive, business-focused legal advice.
• Contribute flexibly across the team in line with changing workloads, priorities, and deal activity.
• Maintain a practical understanding of the legal and commercial considerations relevant to the business.
• Where applicable, support work that may benefit from security clearance, although DV clearance is not required for this role.

Skills and Experiences

• Qualified lawyer, NQ asa minimum but ideally 2 yrs + in commercial legal work.
• Ability to support commercial contracts, negotiations, and general deal-related legal activity.
• Strong drafting skills and confidence working directly on legal documentation.
• Sound judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• A practical, adaptable approach suited to a team that works across both private and public sector matters.
• In-house experience is preferred, including experience gained as part of a training contract.
• An interest in developing broad commercial legal experience within a collaborative legal team.

Benefits

• Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Direct share scheme
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.