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:
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.
Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.
If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.
Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.
We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.
QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.
We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.
