Financial Technology Lawyer

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lloyds Banking Group Full time

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Group Operations & Commercial Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering strategic legal advice and supporting the business in implementing key projects.

As a member of our team, you will work closely with other departments to ensure that all legal requirements are met, and provide expert guidance on complex commercial contracts and outsourcing arrangements. Your strong commercial awareness and customer-focused approach will enable you to build relationships with senior leaders and deliver messages in a cohesive and simple way.

The ideal candidate will have experience of negotiating commercial contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and technology agreements gained either in an established in-house legal team or in private practice. A fully qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate for a UK jurisdiction or equivalent legal qualification is essential.

This role offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous pension contribution, an annual performance-related bonus, share schemes, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. We also offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to creating a values-led culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver strategic legal advice to support business projects
  • Negotiate commercial contracts and outsourcing arrangements
  • Provide expert guidance on complex commercial contracts and outsourcing arrangements
  • Build relationships with senior leaders and deliver messages in a cohesive and simple way

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

  • Fully qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate for a UK jurisdiction or equivalent legal qualification
  • Experience of negotiating commercial contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and technology agreements
  • Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused approach

Estimated Salary Range: £84,186 - £93,540 per annum

Location: Leeds, Halifax, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, or Chester

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)



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