Commercial Contract Specialist

4 weeks 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 specialising in commercial contracts relating to derivatives, financing, and professional agreements. We provide solutions that deliver rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios for banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading firms globally.

Established in 2009, we have a team of approximately 100 members of staff operating from our offices in London and Newcastle. Our market-leading team is led by directors with extensive legal and industry expertise within financial services.

The Opportunity

You 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.

This is a client-facing role, where you will be exposed to a wide range of financial institutions, from global banks to hedge funds, and entrusted with a considerable amount of responsibility from the outset. You will be supported throughout by experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to progress within your team.

We have vacancies across numerous teams, offering both permanent and fixed-term contracts (with scope to be made permanent thereafter) in our Newcastle office.

Responsibilities
  • Manage your own workload and liaise with clients and their 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 the company's learning management system.
Requirements
  • You'll have at least a 2:1 Undergraduate degree in Law or an equivalent degree. If your degree is in a different discipline, a legal conversion qualification is desirable.
  • Interest in developing a career in Law.
  • Close attention to detail and strength in organisation and time management.
  • 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 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 have a flexible working culture and ask for staff to attend the office for 2 core days a week.

We're a diverse firm, speaking over 20 languages, with staff from over 23 countries. Our inclusive, supportive, and innovative team dynamic strives to do the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and the business.

We take pride in the work we do, in the decisions we make, and in the interactions we have. At DRS, we're dedicated to supporting your learning and development, offering an extensive career pathway to assist your growth and career goals.

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


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