Commercial and Technology Lawyer, Banking

Fry and Brown; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retail and corporate bank is seeking a mid to senior level lawyer to join the commercial and technology legal team. The role involves drafting and negotiating high value contracts, managing IT licensing, and providing strategic advice on digital and innovation initiatives. Ideal candidates should have 5–6 years of experience in relevant areas and a strong understanding of data protection compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years post-qualification experience in commercial and technology law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating high value commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of IT licensing and data protection law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate high value commercial contracts.
• Manage IT licensing agreements and other commercial matters.
• Support financial products distribution and material outsourcing.
• Ensure data protection compliance and governance.
• Advise on digital, innovation and AI initiatives.

Skills

Commercial contracts

IT licensing

Data protection compliance

Financial products distribution

Innovation and AI legal advice

Education

5–6 years post-qualification experience

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating high value commercial contracts
• IT licensing and related commercial matters
• Financial products distribution and material outsourcing
• Supporting the operations and infrastructure of the group
• Data protection compliance and governance
• Supporting digital, innovation and AI initiatives and new ventures
• Providing strategic legal advice and assisting with policy change and improving best practice

Qualifications

• Around 5–6 years post-qualification experience (mid to senior level)
• Open to a step out of private practice
• Some prior financial services experience preferred
• Strong commercial contracts and technology experience
• Ambitious and keen to learn