Commercial and Technology Lawyer, Banking

Fry & Brown; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retail and corporate bank is seeking a junior lawyer to join its commercial and technology legal team. The role involves drafting commercial contracts, supporting innovations and operations, and providing strategic legal advice. Ideal for someone looking to transition from private practice, with excellent training provided.

Qualifications

• Commercial contracts experience required.
• Eager to learn and progress within the legal field.
• No prior financial services experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts.
• Supporting operations and infrastructure of the group.
• Providing legal advice on digital innovations and AI matters.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Legal advice

Data protection

Job description

A major UK retail and corporate bank is looking for an additional junior lawyer to join the established commercial and technology legal team. The role will require you to work on commercial matters such as the drafting and negotiating of high value commercial contracts, IT licensing, financial products distribution, material outsourcing, supporting the operations and infrastructure of the group, data protection etc. 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.

This role might best suit someone junior looking for a step out of private practice. No prior financial services experience is required but you must have some commercial contracts experience and be hungry to learn and progress. You will receive excellent training from a supportive team and a great name on the CV.

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

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