Commercial Lawyer

Rutherford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel on a contract or interim basis, with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include managing all commercial and technology contracts, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have a minimum of 7+ PQE and a strong track record in commercial law, particularly in financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ PQE as a commercial, technology and/or Data & AI counsel.
• Demonstrable track record in a ranked commercial, technology, Data & IP or TMT practice.
• Experience in a Tier 1 Financial Services environment highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all commercial, data and technology contracts and negotiations.
• Research Agreements.
• Process improvement and legal technology implementation.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Familiarity with data and technology contracts

Legal technology implementation

Job description

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URGENT Requirement - Contract or Interim Legal Counsel

Our Client, a leading hedge fund, is looking for an experienced commercial counsel to join the team in London.

This role will require an extensive knowledge set and will be on-site in the firm's West End offices. The position is on an interim or contract basis, with the potential to go permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of all commercial, data and technology contracts and negotiations
• Research Agreements
• Process improvement and legal technology implementation

Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ PQE as a commercial, technology and/or Data & AI counsel
• Demonstrable track record in a ranked commercial, technology, Data & IP or TMT practice
• Demonstrable track record in a Tier 1 Financial Services environment
• Strong experience in a fast moving, technology driven corporate or financial service's group Legal technology team - highly desirable
• Right to work in the UK

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Investment Management, Technology, Information and Media, and Financial Services

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