Commercial Lawyer, Fixed-Term Contract

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Counsel to handle ICT services contracts within a globally respected financial institution. This role involves draft negotiation and ensuring regulatory compliance in a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and expertise in financial services or fintech, as well as the ability to work as a Solicitor in England & Wales without sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the financial services industry

Hybrid working, 2 - 3 days per week in Central London

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, especially within IT/procurement.
• Experience within the financial services or FinTech environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate ICT services contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the organisation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

• Interim cross-border work within a globally respected financial institution
• Exposure to commercial contracts across IT, fintech, and digital infrastructure

About Our Client

Globally integrated financial institution, this organization offers comprehensive banking services across corporate, investment, and structured finance. Known for its disciplined approach, cross-border capabilities, and strong regulatory focus, it supports complex transactions and strategic growth for clients across key international markets and sectors.

Job Description

• Review, draft, and negotiate ICT services contracts, including infrastructure, cloud, services, and solutions, suppliers, vendors, and intra-group.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance across the organisation including DORA and outsourcing
• Maintaining master agreements, checklists, and playbooks as needed
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Counsel should have:

• The ability to work as a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales without sponsorship
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, especially within IT / procurement
• Experience within the financial services or FinTech environmentExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the financial services industry.
• Hybrid working, 2 - 3 days per week in Central London

If you meet the requirements and are keen to learn more, please apply!