Commercial Lawyer in City of London

Job description

Rev & Regs are now recruiting for a new Commercial Lawyer position, on behalf of a leading global Financial Services company (Investment Banking & Capital Markets sector).

Location: London | Working Model: Hybrid

Level: 2+ PQE (England & Wales or equivalent)

Key Responsibilities

As Commercial Lawyer, your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and financial agreements, including broker agreements, confidentiality agreements, terms of business, commission-sharing arrangements, IT and marketing contracts, and intra-group arrangements.
• Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders to support business decisions while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advising on legal risks and obligations associated with transactions, including regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Supporting corporate projects, such as reorganisations, new office openings, and joint ventures.
• Collaborating with internal teams (including finance, operations, compliance, and senior management) and external advisors to ensure legal matters are handled efficiently and in alignment with commercial goals.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent Commonwealth qualification) with a minimum of 2 year PQE in commercial law.
• Prior experience within financial services or investment banking is advantageous.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of contract types.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate legal issues to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Professional, discreet, and dependable when handling sensitive or high-impact matters.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adept at managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Location: London, City

Salary: £85,000 to £100,000 pa +bonus + benefits package

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English