Senior Risk Lawyer: Procurement & Commercial Contracts

Macfarlanes LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Macfarlanes LLP is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to join the Risk team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on managing procurement and commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, software licensing, and AI-related matters.

You will advise on regulatory compliance, data protection and information security, and collaborate with stakeholders across the firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive post-qualification experience in risk, procurement and contract negotiation,

Qualifications

• Experience as a risk lawyer or in-house lawyer with significant commercial contracts negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, IT/software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice during contract negotiations to minimise risk and obtain favourable terms.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, policies and guidelines to streamline contract management.
• Advise on procurement processes and AI-enabled solutions to improve review efficiency.
• Mentor junior members of the legal team and support risk/compliance initiatives.

Skills

Risk law

Commercial contracts

Contract negotiation

Data protection

Information security

Job description

Macfarlanes LLP is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to join the Risk team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on managing procurement and commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, software licensing, and AI-related matters.

You will advise on regulatory compliance, data protection and information security, and collaborate with stakeholders across the firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive post-qualification experience in risk, procurement and contract negotiation,