Contracts Lawyer

• Join a global legal business in a strategic advisory role.
• Shape contractual risk management across an international firm.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, regulatory and advisory services. With a significant global footprint and a collaborative culture, the firm is committed to innovation, operational excellence and delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.The business places considerable importance on risk management and governance, investing heavily in its people, technology and processes to maintain best-in-class compliance standards across its global network.

Job Description

Contract Review & Negotiation

• Review, draft and negotiate client engagement terms, supplier agreements, framework agreements, SLAs and other commercial contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, legal risks and compliance considerations.
• Support negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve commercially balanced outcomes.
• Provide guidance on key contractual provisions including liability, indemnities, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination rights, insurance requirements and data protection.

Risk & Compliance Advisory

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks arising from contractual arrangements.
• Advise on compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including professional conduct obligations.
• Support the development and enhancement of contractual risk policies, procedures and guidance.
• Ensure contractual arrangements align with internal governance frameworks and approval processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and business services professionals.
• Act as the firm's internal subject matter expert on contract-related matters.
• Work closely with wider Risk & Compliance teams, including Financial Crime, Data Risk and New Business Intake functions.

Process Improvement

• Assist in the ongoing development of contract management processes and systems.
• Support the implementation of technology-driven and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency.
• Analyse contractual risk trends and recommend improvements to processes and controls.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver training on contractual risk and compliance matters.
• Develop practical guidance notes, templates and playbooks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting professional services contracts and communicate key updates to stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

• 8+ years' PQE in private practice, in-house legal or risk & compliance environments.
• Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of professional services contracts and associated legal risks.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to law firms.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Law firm Risk & Compliance or Office of General Counsel experience.
• Knowledge of data protection, information security and supplier governance frameworks.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems.
• Exposure to international contracting and cross-border legal matters.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded global Risk & Compliance team.
• Exposure to complex, international contractual matters.
• A strategic advisory role with senior stakeholder interaction.
• Strong investment in career development, mentoring and training.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to technology-led and AI-enabled contracting initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

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