Commercial Lawyer, Financial Services Firm - London, United Kingdom - Danos Group

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    Our client

    Our client, a leading financial services firm is looking to hire a Commercial lawyer to join their legal team on a fixed term contract basis. You will be operating autonomously as part of the legal team working closely with senior stakeholders.

    This firm offers a great hybrid working model.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a host of commercial contracts across various functions of the business. These will include various terms of business, side letters, IT contracts, supplier agreements, and master service agreements etc.
    • Providing ongoing legal and risk-mitigation advice across various areas of law such as data protection, corporate governance, employment etc
    • Working closely with the senior management team on product development
    • Liaising with the business teams to help them execute on contracts

    Key Requirements:

    • Qualified lawyer, ideally 4+ years PQE. Common law or England&Wales legal qualification is desired but candidates from other jurisdictions will be considered.
    • Previous financial services experience would be a plus but not a prerequisite.
    • Autonomous individual who is able to work collaboratively within the wider business and legal team

    *Candidates with the prerequisite experience outside of the PQE stated will also be considered for the role