Commercial Lawyer Ref. 1981
Mission Enablers
Central London
£83,907 - £90,200 dependent on experience
The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. SIS provides the Government with a global reach capability to promote and defend national security and the economic well-being of the UK.
MI6 is seeking a proven Commercial Lawyer for a wide-ranging and challenging position. You will provide advice and expert guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial and corporate legal matters. Your work portfolio will include a diverse range of commercial agreements (including software and technology licencing), Intellectual Property issues (including patent protection), general corporate and commercial matters, and management and policy issues relevant to contractors. The nature of MI6’s business means that your work will have a strong international dimension.
You will have strong academic qualifications and at least 3 years post qualification experience as a commercial lawyer with a city, national or large regional law firm. You will also have an interest in and some familiarity with Intellectual Property Law. Experience of construction contracts, facilities management, data protection, technology investment projects, working in-house or advising the public sector would be beneficial but not mandatory.
You will have the ability, confidence and resilience to work independently, deal with complex issues, think creatively and keep calm under pressure. You will also be a strong team player and able to establish long-lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
These are unique opportunities for talented and ambitious Commercial Lawyers seeking something different. MI6 offers a ‘once in a lifetime’ work portfolio in a unique environment as well as a truly meaningful and rewarding career.
The organisation also offers a market leading work-life balance and excellent benefits to supplement a competitive base salary.
To apply to MI6, you must be a born or naturalized British citizen, over 21 years old and normally have been based in the UK for six of the last ten years. You should not discuss your application with anyone other than your partner or a close family member providing that they are British. They should also be made aware of the importance of discretion.
The UK Intelligence Agencies – MI5/MI6/GCHQ are Equal Opportunities employers, committed to reflecting the society we protect. Our recruitment process is fair, transparent and based on merit. We particularly welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to being a ‘Disability Confident Leader’ we offer an interview to all candidates with a disability who meet our minimum criteria for the role that they are applying for. This is known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
MI6 is seeking a proven Commercial Lawyer for a wide-ranging and challenging position. You will provide advice and expert guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial and corporate legal matters. Your work portfolio will include a diverse range of commercial agreements (including software and technology licencing), Intellectual Property issues (including patent protection), general corporate and commercial matters, and management and policy issues relevant to contractors. The nature of MI6’s business means that your work will have a strong international dimension.
You will have strong academic qualifications and at least 3 years post qualification experience as a commercial lawyer with a city, national or large regional law firm. You will also have an interest in and some familiarity with Intellectual Property Law. Experience of construction contracts, facilities management, data protection, technology investment projects, working in-house or advising the public sector would be beneficial but not mandatory.
You will have the ability, confidence and resilience to work independently, deal with complex issues, think creatively and keep calm under pressure. You will also be a strong team player and able to establish long-lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
These are unique opportunities for talented and ambitious Commercial Lawyers seeking something different. MI6 offers a ‘once in a lifetime’ work portfolio in a unique environment as well as a truly meaningful and rewarding career.
The organisation also offers a market leading work-life balance and excellent benefits to supplement a competitive base salary.
To apply to MI6, you must be a born or naturalized British citizen, over 21 years old and normally have been based in the UK for six of the last ten years. You should not discuss your application with anyone other than your partner or a close family member providing that they are British. They should also be made aware of the importance of discretion.
The UK Intelligence Agencies – MI5/MI6/GCHQ are Equal Opportunities employers, committed to reflecting the society we protect. Our recruitment process is fair, transparent and based on merit. We particularly welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to being a ‘Disability Confident Leader’ we offer an interview to all candidates with a disability who meet our minimum criteria for the role that they are applying for. This is known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
This Program / Vacancy is closed to applications.
