Legal Counsel; Commercial Lawyer

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

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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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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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