Commercial Contracts Lawyer

OUR FIRM

Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost-efficiently.

We have experienced exceptional growth and success since our inception in 2019.

Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service – and we deliver. We have a proven track record in this, often winning new clients through referrals.

We are powered by AI, but committed to our people.

We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees. We have an office in London for those wishing to spend some portion of their working time with colleagues, but employees are equally welcome to work entirely remotely. We have a truly diverse workforce, with members of staff coming from all corners of the world.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a commercial contracts lawyer to negotiate engagement letters and other commercial contracts that our clients trust us with. Our lawyers are responsible for each stage of the document lifecycle, from reviewing & negotiating documents guided by client playbooks, through to document execution. You will be the direct day-to-day contact with the client, with an important role to play in nurturing your client relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract Negotiation: Reviewing and negotiating high volumes of engagement letters on behalf of asset management & investment clients, directly liaising with counterparties and adhering to agreed turnaround times. Updating client playbooks on an ongoing basis.
• Client Management: Managing and deepening your client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to your clients.
• Team Collaboration: Working with other Avantia lawyers and paralegals, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required.

COMPETENCIES

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines.
• Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our clients value and expect us to provide crisp, concise, and straightforward advice.
• Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook.
• A self-starter who takes ownership. We look for people who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate our technology and our business. As our growth continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution and success.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice Law in the UK.
• 2+ years’ commercial law experience post qualification, either inhouse or private practice.
• Familiarity of working with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms preferable but not essential.
• Experienced with independently negotiating engagement letters.
• Tech savvy and able to adapt to Avantia’s technology suite (e.g. HighQ). Any specific interest in artificial intelligence and legal tech is very welcome!