Contract Lawyer - Commercial Contracts Banking

TLT LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Contract Lawyer with payments experience to join their Banking Team in Bristol. This role is a 6-month contract that offers the opportunity to work remotely. Responsibilities include providing advice on high-value strategic projects, assisting in structuring new payment services, and working directly with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience and strong negotiation and drafting skills. This is an opportunity to join an innovative firm recognized for excellence in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-years post-qualification experience in Commercial or Technology teams.
• Experience advising on commercial transactions in financial services or retail sectors.
• Motivated self-starter with ambitions to support complex client work.

Responsibilities

• Work on high value strategic projects within the Financial Services Team.
• Provide non-contentious advice on commercial projects.
• Assist clients in structuring new payment products and services.

Skills

Payments experience

Client-focused approach

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)

Job description

We, TLT, are seeking Contract Lawyers with Payments experience to join our Banking Team in Bristol. The role will be a 6-month contract with the opportunity to work remotely and will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company. Your Role

• Working as part of a wider Financial Services Team on high value, strategic projects and contractual arrangements.
• Providing non-contentious advice on a wide range of commercial projects, including framework agreements, supply agreements, payments, outsourcing and collaborations.
• Working on site with clients where required, including the option for virtual and in-person secondments.
• Assist clients in structuring new payment products and banking services.
• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), with a minimum of 4-years post-qualification experience, gained within the Commercial or Technology team at a highly regarded law firm, or relevant in-house legal team.
• Experience of advising on commercial transactions for clients in one of key sectors, namely the financial services or retail or digital sector.
• A keen appetite to reinforce our practice with FS sector clients, particularly those operating within the payments industry.
• A motivated self-starter with ambitions to support more complex, strategic client work (with Partner oversight and support as required).
• Strong technical ability, particularly with negotiating, drafting and advising on contractual arrangements.
• Client‑focused approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships.
• Ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022. Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it's essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.