Contract Negotiation Specialist

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 renowned legal consultancy firm specializing in commercial contracts related to derivatives, financing, and professional agreements. Our team of experts provides solutions that deliver rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios, trusted by banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading firms across the globe.

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 DRS dedicated teams. You will work alongside leading industry practitioners, senior lawyers, and experienced colleagues, exposed to a wide range of financial institutions, from global banks to hedge funds. This is a client-facing role, where you will be entrusted with a considerable amount of responsibility from the outset, as well as having the opportunity to progress within your team. You will be supported throughout by experienced colleagues and be able to continue to learn using the wealth of materials, including videos, presentations, and guidance notes, available to you on the company's learning management system.

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Liaise with clients and their counterparties to draft, negotiate, amend, and execute commercial contracts such as ISDA agreements, CSAs, GMSLAs, GMRAs, NDAs, and Terms of Business.
  • 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, regular company breakfast club sessions, and 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 (Graduate Diploma in Law or the Common Professional Examination) is desirable.
  • Interest in developing a career in Law.
  • Able to speak German fluently.
  • Close attention to detail and strength in organization 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 by having accessible senior management, open-plan offices, and a real team approach. We are pleased to have received The Sunday Times 'Best Small Company to Work for' award 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 always strives to do the right thing for our clients, for our colleagues, and for the business.

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