Posted 12 days ago
Description
- 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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