Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Capital One UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead technology contracts within their UK Legal Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, where you'll manage supplier contracts, including SaaS agreements and software licenses, while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of commercial contracts, and the ability to build relationships across diverse teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of data protection law and its implications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate contractual arrangements for technology contracts.
• Advise on legal, regulatory, and strategic risks related to third-party contracting.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Data Protection Law

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Workload Management

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

About this role

Capital One is seeking an experienced in-house commercial contracts solicitor within the UK Legal Team, to lead technology contracts for the UK business. Reporting to the head of UK Contracts, you will provide legal advice on supplier contracts including SaaS agreements, software licenses, outsourcing contracts, and IT infrastructure arrangements, along with other commercial matters.

The Contracts team plays a key role in managing supplier risk, ensuring robust contracts in our financial services environment. We seek a team player with excellent communication, contract drafting, negotiating skills, and commercial acumen. This is an exciting opportunity for career growth.

What you'll do

1. Prepare and negotiate contractual arrangements such as services agreements, outsourcing agreements, SaaS, software licenses, and related terms, following company precedents.
2. Support US Legal and supplier management teams with UK aspects of global agreements, focusing on SaaS.
3. Manage contractual workstreams for the technology department, collaborating with supplier management and business teams to ensure timely execution aligned with business priorities.
4. Advise on legal, regulatory, and strategic risks related to third-party contracting, outsourcing, data protection, intercompany agreements, and international matters.
5. Supervise and mentor junior team members in contract negotiation, drafting, legal research, and advice.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers, sourcing managers, and business managers in the UK and US.
7. Identify and assess new laws, provide training, and advise on legal risks for new tech initiatives.
8. Manage external counsel input when needed.
9. Proactively manage workload and communicate progress to stakeholders.
10. Ensure compliance with contract procedures and policies, escalating risks appropriately.
11. Support personal and team development through feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

What we're looking for

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts, with a strong understanding of data protection law.
• In-house experience preferred, ideally within financial services, but not essential.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to support business challenges.
• Excellent workload management skills in a fast-paced environment with adaptability.
• Strong communication skills, tailored to the audience.
• Proven delivery record with a results focus.
• Excellent relationship-building and team-working skills across diverse teams.
• Forward-thinking in digital legal solutions.
• Commitment to providing a best-in-class legal service.
• Team management experience is desirable.

Additional Information

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and ethnic minorities. We offer flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.