Contract Negotiation Specialist

7 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Document Risk Solutions (DRS) Full time
About Us

Document Risk Solutions (DRS) is a leading legal consultancy specializing in commercial contracts related to derivatives, financing, and professional agreements. With a global presence, we provide innovative solutions that deliver rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Negotiation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our dedicated team, you will support the negotiation of contracts on behalf of our clients, working closely with leading industry practitioners, senior lawyers, and experienced colleagues.

This is a client-facing role that offers a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. You will be exposed to a diverse range of financial institutions, from global banks to hedge funds, and will have the opportunity to progress within your team. Our supportive and innovative team dynamic ensures that you will have the resources and guidance needed to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities
  • Manage your own workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Liaise with clients and their counterparties to draft, negotiate, amend, and execute commercial contracts, including ISDA agreements, CSAs, GMSLAs, GMRAs, NDAs, and Terms of Business.
  • Manage and update negotiation databases, ensuring accurate tracking of external communications and escalations within the team.
  • Provide information and reporting for internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Participate in conference calls and meetings with clients, counterparties, and internal teams.
  • Stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice through research, industry events, and our learning management system.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a 2:1 Undergraduate degree in Law or equivalent degree. A legal conversion qualification is desirable if your degree is in a different discipline.
  • A strong interest in developing a career in Law.
  • Close attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients.
  • Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
Our Culture

We pride ourselves on creating an informal and inclusive working environment, with accessible senior management, open-plan offices, and a real team approach. We have received The Sunday Times 'Best Small Company to Work for' award in 2019 and 2020. Our flexible working culture allows for a balance between work and personal life.

We are a diverse firm, with staff from over 23 countries, speaking over 20 languages. Our inclusive and supportive team dynamic ensures that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Perks and discounts
  • Free Mental Health Support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term sickness insurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training budget
Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.

We are dedicated to giving back to our local community and have an annual charity plan that provides opportunities for our staff to take paid time off to help those in need. We are also an accredited living wage employer, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and our community.



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