Legal Risk Executive – Contract & Compliance (7‑month FTC)

About the role

As a Legal Risk Executive you will work closely with the Legal Risk Manager and the wider Legal & Risk team to protect the business through contract reviews, GDPR support, commercial risk assessments and compliance activities. This 7‑month fixed‑term position offers a great opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of commercial contracts, professional indemnity insurance and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and amending a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support contract negotiations and identify legal and commercial risks.
• Help deliver GDPR and commercial awareness inductions to new starters.
• Assist with reviewing standard scopes, templates and contractual documents.
• Support colleagues with legal and compliance queries.
• Monitor and escalate contractual risks where appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining GDPR and data‑protection compliance.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business, including project teams and senior management.
• Support the development of commercial awareness throughout the organisation.
• Contribute to improving internal legal processes and procedures.

Required profile

• LLB Law degree.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal, compliance, contracts or commercial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine interest in commercial contracts and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to high‑value commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Clear progression pathway to senior Legal Risk roles.
• Study support and professional development opportunities.
• Modern office environment and technology.
• Friendly, collaborative culture with regular social events.