Commercial Lawyer - Financial Services

Fry and Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit financial services company in Greater London is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts and general legal matters. Candidates should have 4–6 years of PQE in commercial law and strong experience with contracts. This role provides the opportunity to influence key decisions while promoting a strong work-life balance in a collaborative legal team.

Benefits

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Strong work-life balance

Experience in regulated financial services

Qualifications

• Lawyer with around 4-6 years' PQE in commercial law.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement, investment, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and investment contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external advisers.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Solutions-focused approach

Financial services experience (insurance or pensions)

Job description

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.
• Work on complex commercial and investment agreements.
• 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).