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Lead Commercial Lawyer(line management), Leading Financial Services FirmTaylor Root • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Lead Commercial Lawyer(line management), Leading Financial Services Firm

Lead Commercial Lawyer(line management), Leading Financial Services Firm

Taylor Root • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Client:


A leading financial services firm are looking for a 6+ PQE* commercial lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business.



Key Responsibilities:

Leading a lean team of lawyers, you will be responsible for the following:


  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
  • Assisting with privacy, employment and other matters as they arise
  • Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues
  • Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.


Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will be a 6+ PQE* Commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or financial services firm.
  • Experience in the financial institution will be plus but not a strict requirement
  • Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.


*Candidates outside this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.

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