Summary: The role of Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts at Capital One involves providing legal advice on supplier and commercial contracts, particularly focusing on outsourcing agreements and operational support services. The position requires strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, along with the ability to manage risks associated with third-party contracting. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders and mentor junior team members while ensuring compliance with financial services regulations. This is a permanent position based in Nottingham with a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and negotiate contractual arrangements, including outsourced services agreements and software licenses.
• Advise on risks related to third-party contracting and support the business accordingly.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members in contract drafting and legal advice.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party and sourcing managers.
• Advise on financial services regulation specific to third-party contracts.
• Identify and assess the impact of new laws related to contracting.
• Manage workload effectively and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Advise on data protection aspects of contracts, including international data transfers.
• Ensure compliance with contract procedures and policies.
• Support personal and team development through feedback and mentoring.

Key Skills:

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent self-organisation and planning skills.
• Strong team working abilities across multifunctional teams.
• Focus on delivering high-quality legal services.
• Confidence in networking and relationship building.
• Proven track record of results-oriented delivery.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-thinking approach to continuous improvement in legal advice and contract drafting.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Nottingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal