Legal Consultant

3 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 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 Legal Consultant to join our team. As a Legal Consultant, you will support the negotiation of contracts on behalf of our clients within one of our dedicated teams. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and industry practitioners, developing your skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities
  • Manage your workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Liaise with clients and 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 the DRS team.
  • 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.
  • Interest in developing a career in Law.
  • Fluent Mandarin language skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, 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 creating an informal working environment with accessible senior management, open-plan offices, and a team approach. We have received The Sunday Times 'Best Small Company to Work for' award in 2019 and 2020. We offer flexible working arrangements and support return-to-work conversations.

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 all individuals can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.



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