Commercial and Technology Lawyer, Banking

Fry & Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a mid to senior lawyer for its commercial and technology legal team. The role involves drafting high-value commercial contracts, managing IT licensing, and advising on data protection and innovation matters. Candidates should have 5-6 years of equivalent experience, ideally in financial services, and be prepared to work collaboratively to support the bank's operations. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have significant experience in commercial contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of IT licensing and data protection requirements is essential.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice related to digital and innovation matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating high value commercial contracts.
• Managing IT licensing arrangements.
• Supporting financial products distribution and material outsourcing.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

IT licensing

Data protection compliance

Financial products understanding

Strategic legal advice

Education

5-6 years post-qualification experience

Experience in financial services

Job description

Overview

A major UK retail and corporate bank is looking for a mid to senior level lawyer to join the established commercial and technology legal team. The role involves working on commercial matters such as drafting and negotiating high value commercial contracts, IT licensing, financial products distribution, material outsourcing, supporting the operations and infrastructure of the group, and data protection. You will support the business on digital, innovation and AI matters, working with new ventures developed by the bank. You will provide strategic legal advice and assist with policy change and improving best practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating high value commercial contracts
• Managing IT licensing arrangements
• Supporting financial products distribution and material outsourcing initiatives
• Supporting the operations and infrastructure of the group
• Ensuring compliance with data protection requirements
• Advising on digital, innovation and AI matters for new ventures
• Providing strategic legal advice and assisting with policy change and improving best practice

Qualifications

• Around the 5-6 years post-qualification level (mid to senior) or equivalent experience
• Experience in financial services or strong commercial contracts and technology experience
• Ambitious, hungry to learn, and capable of stepping out of private practice
• Ability to work with a supportive team and build a strong professional profile

How to apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Tracy Brown on 020 3743 0695 or email [e-mail]