Legal Negotiator
Posted 1 week ago by Lorien
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, UK
Summary: The role of Legal Negotiator involves supporting the legal team within the investment banking division by managing and negotiating master agreement documentation. Ideal candidates include paralegals, recent law graduates, or newly qualified lawyers with a strong academic background and interest in financial services law. Full training will be provided to ensure effective contribution to the legal operations. The position is based in Glasgow and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the review and negotiation of master agreements (eg, ISDA, GMRA).
- Draft and maintain legal documentation in accordance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams including legal, risk, and compliance.
- Stay informed on legal developments to ensure documentation remains enforceable and aligned with current guidelines.
- Contribute to process improvements and support legal operations.
Key Skills:
- Experience in contractual negotiations - not essential.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent drafting and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in an in-house legal role within the investment banking sector.
- Familiarity with ISDA, GMRA, or similar documentation is a plus, but not required.
- Effective time-management and prioritisation abilities.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
legal Negotiator
Location: GlasgowContract Type: 6-Month DRC IR35 Status: Inside IR35
OverviewWe are seeking a bright and motivated individual to join our legal team within the investment banking division. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal, recent law graduate, or newly qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in financial services law.
You will support the legal team in managing and negotiating master agreement documentation, with full training provided by internal experts.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in the review and negotiation of master agreements (eg, ISDA, GMRA).
- Draft and maintain legal documentation in accordance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams including legal, risk, and compliance.
- Stay informed on legal developments to ensure documentation remains enforceable and aligned with current guidelines.
- Contribute to process improvements and support legal operations.
- Experience in contractual negotiations - not essential
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent drafting and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in an in-house legal role within the investment banking sector.
- Familiarity with ISDA, GMRA, or similar documentation is a plus, but not required.
- Effective time-management and prioritisation abilities.
- Undergraduate LLB degree is essential
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and a strong interest in financial services law.
- Full training on relevant documentation and internal legal policies.
- Exposure to high-value legal work in a fast-paced financial environment.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for career development.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.