Project Overview
We are seeking an experienced International Commercial Lawyer to support the review, negotiation, and finalisation of an international commercial agreement.
This role will involve strategic legal advice, targeted redrafting, and negotiation support across multiple iterations until the contract is fully agreed and executed.
The ideal candidate will understand not only legal compliance, but also how to structure robust, enforceable payment protection mechanisms in cross-border transactions.
The current contract is relatively concise and primarily requires precise legal and commercial drafting around payment milestones, dispatch terms, delivery confirmation, and acceptance mechanisms. The objective is to eliminate ambiguity around when payment obligations arise and when delivery obligations are deemed fulfilled.
Key Responsibilities
Review existing draft contracts and related documentation
Identify legal, commercial, jurisdictional, and payment risks
Design and negotiate bespoke payment protection frameworks
Draft and strengthen payment, delivery, and acceptance clauses
Structure layered security mechanisms appropriate to counterparty and jurisdictional risk
Advise on enforceability of assurances, guarantees, and payment undertakings
Propose and draft improved contractual language
Provide clear, practical legal guidance
Support negotiation strategy
Revise contracts through multiple iterations
Support final execution and completion
Ensure alignment with international best practice
Required Experience & Skills
Qualified lawyer with experience in international commercial contracts
Strong background in cross-border transactions
Proven experience negotiating complex agreements
Demonstrated expertise in structuring secure payment terms in challenging jurisdictions
Excellent drafting and redlining skills
Commercially minded and solution-focused
Ability to explain legal issues clearly and practically
Experience with international trade, distribution, or supply agreements preferred
Comfortable working remotely across time zones
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
✔️ Thinks strategically, not just legally
✔️ Understands negotiation dynamics and enforcement risk
✔️ Can structure “fair but firm” agreements
✔️ Protects commercial interests without damaging relationships
✔️ Works collaboratively with senior stakeholders
✔️ Is responsive, reliable, and detail-oriented
Phase 1 – Strategic Contract & Payment Risk Review (Fixed Fee: £800)
The initial phase will include:
Comprehensive contract review
Legal, commercial, and jurisdictional risk assessment
Payment security structure review
Identification of negotiation leverage points
Redlined draft with proposed amendments
Written strategic recommendations
Successful completion may lead to further paid phases, including negotiation and redrafting support.
Project Scope
Initial strategic review and risk mapping
Payment protection framework design
Multiple negotiation and redraft cycles
Ongoing advisory support through to signature and implementation
Opportunity for longer-term engagement for the right candidate.
To Apply, Please Include
Relevant experience with international contracts
Examples of securing payment terms in cross-border deals
Your approach to managing enforcement and credit risk
Availability and preferred working style
Confirmation that you are comfortable working on a fixed-fee basis for Phase 1
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