Senior Commercial Lawyer

5 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lloyds Bank plc Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial Lawyer to join our Group Operations & Commercial Legal team on a permanent basis. As a key member of this team, you will provide expert legal support across the organisation, working closely with various teams within the Group.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to develop their skills and experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal services, including negotiating, drafting, and advising on a variety of key Group-wide supplier contracts for both IT and other operational services.

  • Negotiating commercial contracts with external suppliers to ensure they align with the Group's requirements.
  • Supporting transitional services agreements and intra-group service arrangements to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Helping the business resolve performance or other contractual issues arising from ongoing supplier arrangements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Ensuring projects are aligned with regulatory requirements and providing strategic advice on horizon scanning.
  • Identifying key legal risks and advising on their implications for the Group, providing proactive solutions to mitigate these risks.
  • Supporting the team's initiatives to provide training on relevant legal topics, sharing your expertise with colleagues.
  • Managing external legal counsel effectively, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of legal services.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate for a UK jurisdiction or equivalent legal qualification. You will also need experience of negotiating commercial contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and technology agreements, as well as strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.

What We Offer

We offer a wide-ranging benefits package, including a generous pension contribution of up to 15%, an annual performance-related bonus, share schemes, and 30 days' holiday with bank holidays on top. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities, and to creating an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit.

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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