Contract Negotiator
3 weeks ago
Document Risk Solutions (DRS) is a leading legal consultancy specializing in commercial contracts related to derivatives, financing, and professional agreements. We provide solutions that deliver rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios, trusted by banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading firms globally.
Established in 2009, we have a team of approximately 100 members operating from our offices in London and Newcastle. Our market-leading team is led by directors with extensive legal and industry expertise in financial services.
The OpportunityYou will join DRS as a Legal Consultant, supporting the negotiation of contracts on behalf of your assigned client within one of our dedicated teams. You will work alongside leading industry practitioners, senior lawyers, and experienced colleagues, exposed to a wide range of financial institutions.
This is a client-facing role with considerable responsibility from the outset, offering opportunities for progression within your team. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to a wealth of materials, including videos, presentations, and guidance notes, available on our learning management system.
We have vacancies across numerous teams, offering both permanent and fixed-term contracts in our Newcastle office, with opportunities to be considered for a training contract once in the role.
Responsibilities- Manage your workload and liaise with clients and counterparties to draft, negotiate, amend, and execute commercial contracts.
- Manage and update negotiation databases, keeping track of external communications and ensuring appropriate escalations within the team.
- Provide information and wider reporting for internal DRS stakeholders and the client.
- Participate in conference calls and/or face-to-face meetings within the DRS team, as well as with clients and counterparties.
- Stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice through research, attending industry-specific events, and using our learning management system.
- A minimum of a 2:1 Undergraduate degree in Law or an equivalent degree. A legal conversion qualification is desirable if your degree is in a different discipline.
- An interest in developing a career in Law.
- Close attention to detail and strength in organization and time management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
We pride ourselves on cultivating an informal 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. We offer a flexible working culture and encourage return-to-work and flexible working conversations.
We are a diverse firm with staff from over 23 countries, speaking over 20 languages. Our inclusive, supportive, and innovative team dynamic strives to do the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and the business. We take pride in our work, decisions, and interactions.
We are dedicated to supporting your learning and development, offering an extensive career pathway to assist your growth and career goals. We provide a range of training materials on our learning management system, including legal, technical, and soft skills training.
Benefits- Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perks and discount
- 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
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment where all individuals can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any adjustments for interview, please let us know.
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