Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts
Core
In-house commercial contracts solicitor managing risk for supplier engagements, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, and advising on legal/regulatory risks for Capital One UK.
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
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, commercial acumen, data protection law expertise, risk assessment, legal research, strategic thinking, workload management, mentoring, stakeholder relationship building.
Preferred skills
In-house experience, financial services context, digital opportunities in legal advice.
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Prepare and negotiate contractual arrangements (services, outsourcing, software licences, NDAs, variations, terminations); manage contractual workstreams across business areas; advise on legal/regulatory risks and strategic considerations; supervise and mentor junior team members; develop relationships with suppliers and business managers; identify and assess impact of new laws; instruct and manage outside counsel; ensure compliance with contract procedures and policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities.
