Legal Consultant - Derivatives Contracts & Client Relations

Document Risk Solutions (DRS); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic legal consultancy as a Legal Consultant, where you'll support contract negotiations for diverse financial institutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals while managing significant responsibilities from day one. You'll be immersed in a collaborative environment that fosters learning and growth, with access to extensive training materials and the potential for career advancement. If you're passionate about law and eager to make an impact in a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

5% Employer Pension Contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training budget

Life insurance

Long term sickness insurance

Free Mental Health Support

Perks and discount

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in Law or equivalent; legal conversion qualification is desirable.
• Fluency in French and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and liaise with clients to negotiate commercial contracts.
• Update negotiation databases and track external communications.
• Stay updated on legal developments in derivatives law.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Time management

Client relationship management

Creative problem solving

Fluency in French

Communication skills

Education

2:1 Undergraduate degree in Law

Graduate Diploma in Law

Job description

Join a dynamic legal consultancy as a Legal Consultant, where you'll support contract negotiations for diverse financial institutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals while managing significant responsibilities from day one. You'll be immersed in a collaborative environment that fosters learning and growth, with access to extensive training materials and the potential for career advancement. If you're passionate about law and eager to make an impact in a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.