Client Contracts Advisor – 12‑month Fixed‑Term

About the role

A prestigious law firm is seeking a commercially‑minded legal professional to join its Risk & Compliance team, supporting a fast‑paced international business. The role focuses on contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement and solving complex compliance challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of client agreements, including engagement terms, confidentiality agreements and framework contracts.
• Provide practical legal and compliance guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual and regulatory matters.
• Partner with business teams to ensure client commitments are implemented effectively and consistently.
• Support responses to client due‑diligence requests, audits and compliance questionnaires.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to commercially focused decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance operational efficiency across the function.

Required profile

• Previous experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts within a legal, compliance or professional services environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and confidently.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Commercially aware, solutions‑focused and able to balance risk with business objectives.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels across multiple teams and jurisdictions.
• Legal qualification or equivalent experience preferred; exposure to risk, compliance or in‑house advisory work advantageous.

Required skills