Commercial Lawyer - FinTech & IT Contracts (FTC)

lloyds banking group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lawyer for its Group Legal department to provide legal support across various operations. The role requires a fully qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contracts and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will draft supplier contracts, resolve legal issues, and help ensure compliance with regulations. This position offers a hybrid working model, with a competitive salary range of £87,552 - £97,280.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

A range of wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate for a UK jurisdiction.
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and technology agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft Group-wide supplier contracts for IT and operational services.
• Resolve performance issues arising from supplier relationships.
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to the business.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent influencing skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

Qualified lawyer with a practising certificate in the UK

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lawyer for its Group Legal department to provide legal support across various operations. The role requires a fully qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contracts and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will draft supplier contracts, resolve legal issues, and help ensure compliance with regulations. This position offers a hybrid working model, with a competitive salary range of £87,552 - £97,280.