Inzpire - Commercial Lawyer; PQE

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions.

We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next‑generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

As a Commercial Lawyer, you will join Inzpire’s Commercial Function and report to the Head of Legal. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the business, advising on a broad range of commercial, contractual and compliance matters. You will provide clear, pragmatic legal advice that supports strategic objectives, enables growth and protects Inzpire’s interests.

You will play a key role in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, supporting business-winning activity and helping to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice and pragmatic solutions to contractual, compliance and operational matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and legal documents with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Supporting business-winning activity, bids and contract management in partnership with Commercial, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain and GRC teams.
• Maintaining legal templates, processes and systems to support efficient delivery of legal services.
• Delivering legal training and raising awareness of legal and compliance requirements across the business.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advising on their potential impact on Inzpire.

This is a broad and varied in-house role within a small Legal team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deliver commercially focussed solutions rather than operating solely as a legal advisor. The successful candidate will combine technical legal expertise with commercial acumen, business awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

The role is based in Lincoln, with hybrid working available. Regular travel to the Lincoln office and occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.

We are looking for a commercially minded and pragmatic solicitor qualified in England and Wales, we envisage the right person to have between 2 and 5 years’ PQE. You will have sound commercial judgement, strong communication skills and the confidence to advise stakeholders at different levels of the business. You will also bring a collaborative and proactive approach, building effective relationships across teams and contributing positively to wider business objectives.

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
• Experien…