CareerPlan

Contracts Lawyer

LondonFull-time2026-09-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Independently negotiate and execute high volumes of pre-M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters) for sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients.

Role type

Senior IC Contracts Lawyer (pre-M&A)

Builds

Commercial contracts for private capital clients

Domain

Private capital / Financial services legal

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Independent contract negotiation, client relationship management, contract playbook development, junior lawyer mentorship, AI tool proficiency, commercial risk assessment

Preferred skills

Experience with Carta Ava, HighQ, CLM/e-signature systems

Technologies

Carta Ava, HighQ, CLM/e-signature systems

Responsibilities

Negotiate and execute pre-M&A contracts, serve as primary contact for clients, maintain client-specific contract playbooks, mentor junior lawyers, improve legal technology suite, manage full contract lifecycle

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC