Senior Contract Manager

2 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Document Risk Solutions (DRS) Full time
About Us
Document Risk Solutions (DRS) is a renowned legal consultancy specializing in commercial contracts related to derivatives, financing, and professional agreements. We have established ourselves as trusted partners for banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading firms worldwide, delivering rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios.

Our team of experts, led by directors with extensive legal and industry expertise within financial services, strives to provide innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. With approximately 100 members of staff operating from our modern offices in London and Newcastle, we aim to be the UK's largest provider of outsourced contract management services to the financial services industry within the next five years.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our team, responsible for drafting, negotiating, amending, and executing commercial contracts, including ISDA agreements, CSAs, GMSLAs, GMRAs, NDAs, and Terms of Business. This is a client-facing role, where you will work closely with clients and their counterparties, utilizing your exceptional negotiation skills to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Liaise with clients and their counterparties to draft, negotiate, amend, and execute commercial contracts.
  • Manage and update negotiation databases.
  • Provide information and reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice.

Requirements
We are looking for candidates with at least a 2:1 Undergraduate degree in Law or an equivalent qualification. A legal conversion qualification is desirable if your degree is in a different discipline. You must also have a strong interest in developing a career in Law and be able to speak French fluently.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, an employee assistance programme, perks and discounts, free mental health support, a cycle to work scheme, and a 5% employer pension contribution.

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