Commercial Lawyer Ref. 1098

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Mission Enablers
London
£75,000
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.

Key Job Responsibilities

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, Intellectual Property issues, 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.

About you

You will have strong academic qualifications and extensive experience as a commercial lawyer. You will also have an interest in and some familiarity with Intellectual Property Law. Experience of working in 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.

Applications will only be accepted by British nationals who have lived in the UK for the majority of the last 10 years.

This Program / Vacancy is closed to applications.