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Contracts Lawyer

Sheffield Permanent View Job Description
An international law firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance function. This role will focus on advising on client and supplier contracts, managing contractual risk, and supporting the firm's commercial and regulatory objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Join a global legal business in a strategic advisory role.
  • Shape contractual risk management across an international firm.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, regulatory and advisory services. With a significant global footprint and a collaborative culture, the firm is committed to innovation, operational excellence and delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.

The business places considerable importance on risk management and governance, investing heavily in its people, technology and processes to maintain best-in-class compliance standards across its global network.

Job Description

Contract Review & Negotiation

  • Review, draft and negotiate client engagement terms, supplier agreements, framework agreements, SLAs and other commercial contracts.
  • Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, legal risks and compliance considerations.
  • Support negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve commercially balanced outcomes.
  • Provide guidance on key contractual provisions including liability, indemnities, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination rights, insurance requirements and data protection.



Risk & Compliance Advisory

  • Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks arising from contractual arrangements.
  • Advise on compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including professional conduct obligations.
  • Support the development and enhancement of contractual risk policies, procedures and guidance.
  • Ensure contractual arrangements align with internal governance frameworks and approval processes.



Stakeholder Management

  • Build trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and business services professionals.
  • Act as the firm's internal subject matter expert on contract-related matters.
  • Work closely with wider Risk & Compliance teams, including Financial Crime, Data Risk and New Business Intake functions.



Process Improvement

  • Assist in the ongoing development of contract management processes and systems.
  • Support the implementation of technology-driven and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Analyse contractual risk trends and recommend improvements to processes and controls.



Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Deliver training on contractual risk and compliance matters.
  • Develop practical guidance notes, templates and playbooks.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting professional services contracts and communicate key updates to stakeholders.



The Successful Applicant

  • 8+ years' PQE in private practice, in-house legal or risk & compliance environments.
  • Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Knowledge of professional services contracts and associated legal risks.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to law firms.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.



Desirable experience includes:

  • Law firm Risk & Compliance or Office of General Counsel experience.
  • Knowledge of data protection, information security and supplier governance frameworks.
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management systems.
  • Exposure to international contracting and cross-border legal matters.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a highly regarded global Risk & Compliance team.
  • Exposure to complex, international contractual matters.
  • A strategic advisory role with senior stakeholder interaction.
  • Strong investment in career development, mentoring and training.
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Exposure to technology-led and AI-enabled contracting initiatives.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Contact
Joe Gorman
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7130086
Phone number
+442072691735

Job summary

Job function
Compliance
Subsector
Compliance Generalist
Sector
Business Services
Where
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joe Gorman
Consultant phone
+442072691735
Job reference
JN-102026-7130086