Commercial Lawyer

Commercial LawyerDivision: Legal DivisionDepartment: Prudential, Governance and OperationsSalary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52,000 to 62,900 and London from 55,000 to 67,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Associate - level 8 - Practising legalYour external recruitment contact is Raimonda via raimonda.stankute@fca.org.ukYour internal recruitment contact is Fizah via fizahfarouk.ibrahim@fca.org.ukApplications must be submitted through our online portal.

Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

This is an exciting time to join the FCA as we transform to become a smarter regulator, being more innovative, data-led and outcomes-focused. The Operations Legal team provides legal advice to colleagues across the FCA on a range of operational matters, focusing on commercial, data protection and procurement law.

This role would suit someone at an early stage of their legal career and is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where learning and development are actively encouraged. Working alongside experienced specialist lawyers, you will receive close supervision, mentoring and guidance to help you develop your technical expertise and professional skills.

The role offers substantial opportunities to gain experience, take on increasing responsibility and progress your career in a supportive environment. Role responsibilitiesProvide practical legal advice on a broad range of commercial, procurement, data protection and operational mattersDraft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, licences, NDAs, secondment agreements and other business arrangementsAdvise on supplier and procurement issues, including contract changes, extensions and strategic commercial relationshipsSupport legal matters relating to the FCA Handbook, digital services, websites and business continuity arrangementsAdvise on data protection, confidentiality, information sharing and information governance issuesDevelop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, guidance and training materials to support the wider businessBuild effective relationships with stakeholders across the FCA and external advisers, providing clear and solution-focused adviceIdentify legal and regulatory risks and work with specialist teams to ensure appropriate management and escalation where requiredSupport estates projects, academic collaborations and other corporate initiatives across the organisationSkills requiredMinimum: Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent legal professional) typically from newly qualified (NQ) up to 3 years' PQEExperience as a practising lawyer, in the public sector, private practice or in house legal teamRelevant experience in general commercial law / commercial contracts.

Experience also in public procurement, data protection and/or technology-related legal issues would be beneficialEssential: Effective communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex issues in a clear, concise and effective mannerAbility to learn new or novel legal concepts rapidly, demonstrating self-motivation while working under the guidance and support of senior colleaguesPractical problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, outcome-focused advice and communicate intricate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholdersEffective organisational skills, with demonstrable experience managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to strict deadlinesGood interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, sustain and leverage positive professional relationships across the organisationCommitment to continuous improvement, including developing legal know-how, guidance, templates and training to support wider organisational capabilityBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysNon-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyColleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh officesA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that's free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best.

We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation. If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable. Disability confident: our hiring approach We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process.

In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role's key requirements. Useful information and timelines Timeline: Job advert closes: Midnight, 9 September 2026CV Review/Shortlist: 11 September 2026Interviews are likely to be held in person from W/C 21 September Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time. SummaryLocation: London; Leeds; EdinburghType: Full time

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