Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Bruin; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves reviewing and updating third-party vendor agreements to ensure compliance with regulations like DORA and GDPR. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in contract management and the ability to provide clear legal advice. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, aiming to create a positive impact on clients and communities.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant post‑qualified experience.
• Experience with third‑party vendor agreements in a regulated environment.
• Ability to challenge standard technology service agreements.
• Strong knowledge of financial services or commodities regulatory requirements.
• Experience with DORA is advantageous.
• Ability to give clear, practical legal advice to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with international data transfer requirements (US, UK, EU).
• Proactive, pragmatic and self-driven with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and update third-party vendor agreements for regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal advice on vendor agreements interpretation and amendments.
• Liaise with risk management to ensure compliance.
• Draft, negotiate and execute updated agreements and amendments.
• Maintain records of reviews, amendments and advice.
• Support broader legal work including regulatory or corporate matters as required.
• Escalate high-risk issues as appropriate.

Skills

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Exposure to third-party vendor agreements

Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements

Experience with DORA

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to provide clear legal advice

Attention to detail and organisational skills

Job description

VP Consultant | [e-mail]

Job Title: Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Role: 12- Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits

WFH: Hybrid model

Reporting to: Assistant General Counsel

Direct Reports: N/A

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Solicitor to undertake a project to review the suite of third‑party vendor agreements across the group on a risk-weighted basis, and to update in accordance with regulatory obligations, under DORA and GDPR.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Review, assess and update third‑party vendor agreements for the group, prioritising on a risk‑weighted basis, to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, particularly DORA and GDPR.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on the interpretation and amendment of vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
• Liaise with the third‑party risk management team to identify key risk areas and ensure contractual documentation meets business and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, negotiate and arrange execution of updated agreements, amendments and ancillary documentation as required.
• Review and update relevant intergroup agreements.
• Support the legal team with additional legal work as required, which may include general commercial, regulatory or corporate matters.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk legal issues as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of contract reviews, amendments and advice provided.

Skills and Experience

• At least 4 years of relevant post‑qualified experience.
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Exposure to third‑party vendor agreements in a regulated environment would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to financial services and/or commodities trading.
• Experience with DORA is advantageous.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Pragmatic, commercial, reliable, self‑driven and motivated.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; personable and able to build effective working relationships.
• Understanding of commodity markets, AI services, business data providers, exchange services, cloud technologies, API services, SaaS and consultancy delivery models would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with international data transfer requirements across the US, UK, and EU.
• Ability to challenge standard technology service agreements (including SaaS) and draft or negotiate amendments.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a contract knowledge base to support monitoring, break clauses, renewals and negotiations.

Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond – this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal