Legal Counsel - Third-Party Risk Manager Role: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits WFH: Hybrid model Reporting to: Assistant General Counsel Direct Reports: N/A Role Scope: A12‑month fixed-term contract for a Solicitor to undertake a project to review a suite of third-party vendor agreements for the business on a risk‑weighted basis, and to update them in accordance with the Group's regulatory obligations, particularly those arising under DORA and GDPR. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Review and update third-party vendor agreements for Group, prioritising on a risk‑weighted basis, to ensure compliance with the Group's regulatory obligations (particularly DORA and GDPR). Provide legal advice and guidance on interpreting and amending vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations. Liaise with the team and other stakeholders to identify key risk areas and ensure contractual documentation meets business and regulatory requirements. Draft, negotiate and arrange execution of updated agreements, amendments and ancillary documentation as required. Review and update relevant inter‑group agreements. Support the legal team with additional legal work as required, which may include general commercial, regulatory or corporate matters. Escalate complex or high‑risk legal issues to the Deputy General Counsel or external counsel as appropriate. Maintain accurate records of contract reviews, amendments and advice provided.

Skills and Experience

At least 4 years of relevant post‑qualified work experience. Demonstrable experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with exposure to third‑party vendor agreements in a regulated environment. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to financial services or commodities trading. Experience with DORA and GDPR is advantageous for this role. Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders. Experience working within a regulated business. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Pragmatic, commercial, reliable, self‑driven and motivated. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Personable and able to build effective working relationships. A team player, able to work collaboratively and independently as required.

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