In-House Commercial Contract Lawyer - #1672374
LR Legal Recruitment
Job Title: In-House Commercial Contract Lawyer
Salary: Competitive + up to 40% annual bonus (paid in March)
Location: St Paul’s, London / Southampton (Flexible Hybrid Working)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
Our client, a leading provider of wealth and insurance-based financial services, is looking for a skilled and commercially focused In-House Commercial Contract Lawyer to join their legal team. This is a high-impact role, reporting to the Head of Procurement, and ideal for someone ready to take ownership of complex, high-value commercial agreements across a highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation’s commercial legal strategy, supporting procurement functions, and guiding contract governance across international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the review and negotiation of a broad range of commercial and technology contracts
- Coordinate internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure aligned, compliant outcomes
- Advise on procurement agreements, supplier contracts, and legal risk exposure
- Support cross-border contract management, particularly UK and Irish jurisdictions
- Act as the legal lead for strategic vendor engagements and procurement initiatives
- Collaborate with legal, procurement, and business teams to align on governance and delivery
About You:
- Qualified solicitor in the UK with 4+ years PQE
- Strong experience in commercial contract law within financial services, wealth management, banking, and tech
- Skilled in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional agreements
- Strong communicator with the ability to advise confidently at senior level
- Commercially minded, with a pragmatic approach to legal risk
- Familiarity with procurement processes and cross-functional collaboration
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Up to 40% annual bonus, paid in March
- 18% non-contributory pension
Hybrid working options (London or Southampton offices)- Opportunity to contribute to a growing and respected legal function within a global organisation
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resume