Commercial Contracts & Regulatory Counsel

Clyde & Co; Southampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Southampton is seeking an in-house lawyer to join the Legal & Regulatory Team. The role focuses on reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts with clients, suppliers and third parties, ensuring regulatory, data protection and information security compliance alongside commercial risk management.

You will advise on legal developments, develop practical guidelines and policies, and promote a culture of compliance and operational excellence across the firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a leading City, national or major regional law firm, or in-house.
• Strong working knowledge of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulatory framework.
• Significant experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent analytical skills with practical, risk-based and commercially focused advice.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels across the business.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, identifying and mitigating legal, regulatory and commercial risks.
• Assess proposed commercial relationships and business initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Data Protection and Information Security teams on privacy, cybersecurity and data governance requirements.
• Support internal committees and governance forums by providing Legal & Regulatory input on new products, services and business initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation of new technologies, systems and third-party services across the firm.
• Provide legal support in relation to supplier engagements connected to fee-earning activities.
• Develop, enhance and promote internal legal, regulatory and risk management policies and procedures.
• Conduct supplier due diligence exercises, with a focus on data protection, information security and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to day-to-day legal and regulatory queries from partners, lawyers and business services teams.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate these into practical guidance, templates and training materials.
• Collaborate with risk lawyers, partners and business services leaders to share best practice and address emerging regulatory and compliance issues.
• Design and deliver engaging risk management and regulatory training sessions for legal and business services colleagues.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Clyde & Co in Southampton is seeking an in-house lawyer to join the Legal & Regulatory Team. The role focuses on reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts with clients, suppliers and third parties, ensuring regulatory, data protection and information security compliance alongside commercial risk management.

You will advise on legal developments, develop practical guidelines and policies, and promote a culture of compliance and operational excellence across the firm.