Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Telecom & Utilities

About Axiom: 

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. 

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer with experience in the telecom and/or utilities industries. This role is ideal for a motivated legal professional with under 5 years of post-qualification experience who brings strong commercial contracting skills, familiarity with industry-specific agreements, and ideally experience implementing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems. The successful candidate will support large-scale contracting projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work with stakeholders in fast-moving, regulated environments.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and vendor/service agreements.

• Provide legal and commercial guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and compliance with telecom or utilities regulations.

• Collaborate with client teams to manage high-volume contracting workflows in support of operational and strategic initiatives.

• Participate in or lead CLM implementation projects, including template development, contract migration, and workflow optimization.

• Support procurement, sales, and operations teams in achieving business goals while mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

• Stay informed on regulatory requirements impacting telecom and utilities industries.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing.

• 2–5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house or with law firm clients in telecom or utilities.

• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating NDAs, MSAs, and distribution agreements.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with CLM systems and contract operations.

 

 

Preferred Skills:

• Prior work in a telecom or utilities company’s in-house legal department.

• Direct experience implementing or managing CLM systems.

• Understanding of telecom or utility-specific procurement processes and regulatory considerations.

• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume contracting environments.

 

 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:  

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $110,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.  

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.  

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.  

Learn more about working at Axiom. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.   

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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