Commercial Lawyer - Public Sector DV Clearance

Job Description

Job Req ID: 53877

Closing Date: 19th Dec

Location - Belfast, Bristol, London or Ipswich - 3 days a week onsite

Essential - You must already have or be eligible to secure DV clearance for this role.

Why this job matters

As a Commercial Lawyer in our UK Public Sector team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting BT’s Business unit. You’ll provide first-class legal, commercial, and contractual services to help us achieve our strategic goals. From drafting and negotiating complex customer contracts to advising on regulatory risks and managing subcontractor agreements, your expertise will help us deliver for our customers and protect BT’s interests.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead legal support on medium-complexity bids and assist senior lawyers on high-complexity deals.
• Draft and negotiate customer and subcontractor agreements, including strategic change control arrangements.
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal guidance to maximise opportunities and manage risk.
• Advise on disputes, new initiatives, and legislative changes.
• Promote compliance and risk management across the business.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external legal providers.

Skills and Experiences

• Qualified Lawyer (NQ upwards) or proven relevant experience as a commercial lawyer across the public sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance risk and reward.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, pragmatic, and solutions-driven team player.Eligible for DV security clearance (UK citizenship and 10+ years continuous UK residency required).
• Proven experience in commercial contracts and legal advice in fast-paced environments.
• Preferred: Telecoms/Technology sector experience and public sector contract knowledge.

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 with buy holiday option
• 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.