Commercial and Technology Lawyer

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Full time

Purpose of Job

The Commercial and Technology Lawyer is primarily responsible for providing legal and policy advice and support on matters within their area of responsibility, including legal support for technology, outsourcing, commercial, administrative services and institutional procurement contracts. 

This is a mid-level individual contributor role working closely with other staff across EBRD, the Commercial and Technology Lawyer assists in the development of policies and rules and ensures that in relation to their area of responsibility legal risks and issues relating to matters assigned to them are identified, addressed and managed. The position is a fix term ending on 1st of August 2026.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Provides the full range of legal assistance on a substantial number of new and existing matters, including: transaction structuring, drafting and negotiating legal documentation, advising on legal and policy issues, in connection with commercial contracts in relation to technology, outsourcing, administrative services and institutional procurement. Monitors EBRD’s portfolio of technology, outsourcing, commercial, administrative services and institutional procurement contracts and matters. Selects and manages the engagement and work of external law firms, ensuring cost effective utilisation of legal services and appropriate balance of internal and external legal advice. Contributes to EBRD’s template database, including through the preparation and dissemination of a template agreements and related legal documentation. Contributes to the knowledge management activities of OGC, including through the preparation and dissemination of memoranda and policy briefs. Assists OGC Management on specific assignments. Participates in the supervision and mentoring of the work of OGC Associates.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

A law degree.  Normally not less than three to seven years post-qualification legal experience in an international law firm, the in-house legal department of a top commercial/investment bank, or international organisation (including EBRD). Preferably, admitted to practice law in England and Wales and experience advising on commercial contracts governed by English law.  Extensive professional legal experience in commercial and technology matters, including: advising on and negotiating contracts specific to outsourcing, cloud computing, cloud-based services, software development, and the purchase and licensing of other IT products and services. Thorough understanding of data privacy, intellectual property, information security and confidentiality issues in commercial and IT contracts. Excellent command of the English language, including the ability to independently draft and negotiate legal documents in English.  Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

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