Commercial Lawyer

Rutherford

Greater London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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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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