Legal Consultant

4 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 specialising in commercial contracts relating to derivatives, financing, and professional agreements. Our team of experts provides solutions that deliver rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios for 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. You will be entrusted with a considerable amount of responsibility from the outset and have the opportunity to progress within your team.

Responsibilities

* Manage your own workload and 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.
* Help 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.
* Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice through research, attending industry-specific events, regular company breakfast club sessions, and through use of the company's learning management system.

Requirements

* You'll have at least a 2:1 Undergraduate degree in Law or 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.
* Close attention to detail and strength in organisation 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. We take pride in the work we do, in the decisions we make, and in the interactions we have.

Benefits

* Health Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Perks and discount
* 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

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