Commercial Lawyer

Financial Conduct Authority

Commercial Lawyer advising the FCA, UK financial-services regulator, on contracts, procurement and data protection. Drafting agreements and managing legal risks across organisational initiatives.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £52,000 - £67,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on commercial, procurement, and data protection matters, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating contracts and managing legal risks. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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Qualified LawyerCommercial ContractsData ProtectionPublic ProcurementEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Drafting ContractsNegotiating AgreementsLegal AdviceInformation GovernanceRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommitment to Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

SolicitorBarristerChartered Legal Executive

Industry Keywords

FCA HandbookCommercial LawSupplier IssuesBusiness ContinuityLegal Templates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical legal advice on commercial, procurement, data protection and operational matters
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, licences, NDAs, secondment agreements and other business arrangements
Advise on supplier and procurement issues, including contract changes, extensions and strategic commercial relationships
Support legal matters relating to the FCA Handbook, digital services, websites and business continuity arrangements
Advise on data protection, confidentiality, information sharing and information governance issues
Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, guidance and training materials
Build effective relationships with FCA stakeholders and external advisers
Identify legal and regulatory risks and work with specialist teams on management and escalation
Support estates projects, academic collaborations and other corporate initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent legal professional)
Typically newly qualified (NQ) up to 3 years’ PQE
Experience as a practising lawyer, in the public sector, private practice or in-house legal team
Relevant experience in general commercial law / commercial contracts
Experience in public procurement, data protection and/or technology-related legal issues would be beneficial
Effective communication and analytical skills
Ability to learn new or novel legal concepts rapidly
Practical problem-solving skills
Effective organisational skills, with demonstrable experience managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to strict deadlines
Good interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable