Commercial Lawyer, Fixed-Term Contract

City of London Temporary View Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice within the financial services industry on an initial 6 month FTC. Based in London, this role requires a professional with strong commercial contracts expertise covering IT, operations, and procurement.
  • Interim cross-border work within a globally respected financial institution
  • Exposure to commercial contracts across IT, fintech, and digital infrastructure

About Our Client

Globally integrated financial institution, this organization offers comprehensive banking services across corporate, investment, and structured finance. Known for its disciplined approach, cross-border capabilities, and strong regulatory focus, it supports complex transactions and strategic growth for clients across key international markets and sectors.

Job Description

  • Review, draft, and negotiate ICT services contracts, including infrastructure, cloud, services, and solutions, suppliers, vendors, and intra-group.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance across the organisation including DORA and outsourcing
  • Maintaining master agreements, checklists, and playbooks as needed
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel when required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Counsel should have:

  • The ability to work as a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales without sponsorship
  • Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, especially within IT / procurement
  • Experience within the financial services or FinTech environment
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive day rate
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the financial services industry.
  • Hybrid working, 2 - 3 days per week in Central London



If you meet the requirements and are keen to learn more, please apply!

Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6874398
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-112025-6874398