Commercial Lawyer – Financial Services

Fry and Brown; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit financial services company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide advice on commercial contracts and investment agreements. The role entails drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents while collaborating with senior leadership. Ideal candidates should have 4-6 years PQE in commercial law, a proactive approach, and preferably some experience in financial services. This position offers a strong work-life balance and the opportunity to engage in meaningful work.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' PQE experience predominantly in commercial law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and investment contracts and general commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Work within a collaborative legal team while influencing key business decisions.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Pragmatic approach

Strong communication skills

Job description

Looking for a commercial lawyer role where the work is high quality and the mission matters?

My client, a not-for-profit financial services company, is hiring a Legal Counsel to advise on commercial and investment contracts as well as work on general commercial in-house matters such as procurement, investment, litigation, and data protection law. This position offers the chance to influence key business decisions and working closely with senior leadership and external advisers whilst drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documents.
You will get:

• exposure to senior stakeholders in a small, collaborative legal team.
• experience in the highly regulated financial services sector.
• to work on complex commercial and investment agreements.
• to work for a mission-driven organisation with strong work-life balance.

We’re looking for a lawyer with around 4–6 years’ PQE, strong commercial contracts experience, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. Some financial services experience will be valued (insurance or pensions helpful, but not essential).