Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Contract Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join our Risk & Compliance team. This role focuses on reviewing and advising on client contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and risk management standards.


This role will be on an initial 3-6 month contract but is likely to extend. This will be a hybrid role with potential to attend the clients offices in Bristol so being located in this proximity is preferred and you will be working via an Umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities

Review client engagement terms, supplier agreements, and other commercial contracts for compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with firm policies and professional standards. Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk issues and recommend practical solutions. Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, including data protection, anti-money laundering, and professional conduct rules. Collaborate with partners, fee earners, and business services teams to resolve contractual queries.

Skills & Experience

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent with experience in commercial contracts. Strong understanding of risk and compliance frameworks within a law firm or professional services environment. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Desirable Attributes

Experience in reviewing client engagement letters and supplier agreements. Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting law firms (e.g., SRA Standards & Regulations).

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.


We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.


Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it's essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.


TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.


We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com

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