A prestigious U.S. law firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its global Risk team in London. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work closely with partners, business services leaders and international colleagues on a broad range of client contractual, commercial and risk-related matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's engagement with clients, leading negotiations on client terms and advising on contractual commitments, while helping to drive consistency, efficiency and best practice across the business. Key Responsibilities: Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of client-facing agreements, including engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, confidentiality agreements and framework arrangements. Advise partners and stakeholders on contractual obligations, commercial considerations and risk-related issues arising from client requirements. Assess legal, regulatory and operational risks within client agreements, providing practical and commercially focused solutions. Support the management of client compliance requests, audits and due diligence exercises, coordinating responses with relevant business teams. Work collaboratively with departments including Finance, Business Development, Information Security and other business support functions to ensure client commitments can be effectively implemented. Develop and maintain contract templates, guidance materials, playbooks and internal processes to enhance consistency and efficiency. Contribute to ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the delivery, scalability and effectiveness of commercial legal support across the firm. Key Skills
Commercial Lawyer employer: UNCOVER
Join a prestigious UK law firm that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture in the vibrant cities of London and Brighton. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have access to excellent growth opportunities while working on complex, high-profile matters alongside experienced professionals. The firm's supportive environment encourages mentorship and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal sector.
