Commercial Contracting Counsel, Financial Services MNC

Global organizations require experienced commercial and technology contracting support to effectively manage vendor risk while implementing large-scale operational and regulatory initiatives. This opportunity sits within the MNC bank’s Commercial Legal team, supporting vendor contracts, Supply Chain Management, and key strategic projects.

They are seeking a Commercial or Technology Lawyer to provide backfill BAU coverage and assist with related initiatives. This role is well-suited to a commercially focused lawyer who can work independently, follow structured playbooks, and operate effectively in a process-driven global environment.

How will you make an impact in this role? Your responsibilities will include: Commercial Contract Support. Provide backfill support on general commercial and technology vendor contracts, using templates and established playbooks. Risk & Deviation Management. Liaise with risk teams and prepare deviation approval tables to support contract negotiations and internal governance processes. Vendor Contracting. Support global vendor agreements within a structured contracting framework. Project Support. Assist the team during contract testing phases linked to a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool and an AI review initiative. Independent Workstream Management. Operate with minimal supervision while managing assigned matters efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications 4+ years PQE in commercial and/or technology transactions. Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial vendor contracts. Comfortable working from templates and established contracting playbooks. Experience liaising with risk, procurement, or supply chain stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage volume in a structured environment. Procurement experience would be a plus. Proven experience in CLM is highly desired.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially grounded lawyer looking to contribute to a global contracting function while gaining exposure to legal tech and AI-driven contract initiatives.

If you would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Please only apply if you are based in the UK.