In‑House Commercial Lawyer

In‑House Commercial Lawyer – Financial Services Sector. Join the BFlex Platform. We bring flexibility and expertise to everything we do, without ever compromising the quality of our work. Join our BFlex platform and you’ll have access to high‑quality assignments, a supportive legal community, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact across the UK's financial services sector.

Our BFlex platform is a growing community of experienced lawyers who value flexibility, autonomy, and variety in their work. We are expanding our bench to meet increasing demand for high‑calibre commercial legal expertise across the financial services industry. BFlex offers you the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects while maintaining control over your schedule and preferred working arrangements.

As a BFlex lawyer, you will advise on a broad range of commercial matters within financial services, supporting in‑house teams and external clients on strategic legal and regulatory issues. Work may include advising on complex commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing arrangements, manufacturing and supply agreements, product development, fintech initiatives, and risk management. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with key players in the sector and contribute to high‑impact projects shaping the future of financial services in the UK. Key clients include banks, building societies, fintechs, investment firms, asset managers, insurance providers, and other regulated financial institutions.

Our Platform: BFlex provides a professional yet progressive environment where quality of work and work‑life balance genuinely go hand‑in‑hand. Our innovative approach to legal services attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry—and our lawyers value the variety, autonomy, and support we provide. We offer meaningful, challenging assignments within financial services while supporting diverse working patterns and ways of operating.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Expertise: Provide high‑quality commercial advice within financial services, including commercial contracts, outsourcing, technology, and regulatory‑linked commercial matters.
• Flexibility: Manage your own schedule while meeting client expectations and project requirements.
• Growing our Network: Contribute to the BFlex community and share insights with fellow practitioners.
• Developing our Business: Build relationships, understand client needs, and collaborate to support mutual growth.

What you’ll need

• Significant experience advising on commercial matters within the financial services sector (e.g., retail banking, fintech, payments, insurance, asset management, or investment services).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and seamlessly integrate into in‑house legal teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for varied, fast‑paced assignments.
• Must be an SRA‑regulated solicitor or registered with the Law Society of Scotland.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and assignment type.
• Flexibility to choose assignments aligned with your sector expertise and interests.
• Access to Burges Salmon's resources, know‑how, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, innovative projects across the financial services market.

We’re committed to finding the right candidates for our BFlex platform and are open to discussing working arrangements that suit your lifestyle and aspirations. We want our platform to reflect the diversity of the community we serve and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide a fully accessible recruitment process.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our BFlex team for an informal and confidential conversation about joining our growing bench of financial services legal specialists.