Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts
Core
In-house commercial contracts solicitor managing risk for supplier engagements, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (contracts)
Builds
Supplier contracts, outsourcing agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, and other commercial arrangements for Capital One UK.
Domain
Financial services / Legal / Contract management
Deliverable
Production legal contracts and commercial agreements
Required skills
Complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation, data protection law expertise, risk assessment, legal research, precedent management, strategic problem solving, workload management
Preferred skills
In-house experience, financial services context, digital legal tools utilization
Technologies
Legal research tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and negotiate services, outsourcing, software license, and commercial agreements; manage contractual workstreams across business areas; advise on legal/regulatory risks including outsourcing and data protection; supervise and mentor junior team members; identify and assess impact of new laws; instruct and manage outside counsel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities