Legal Contract Negotiator

Contextual Overview

Tradeweb, a global leader in electronic trading, is seeking a Legal Contract Negotiator to join their legal team in London. The role focuses on the end-to-end management of vendor agreements, including SaaS, data licenses, and professional services, while supporting internal stakeholders across technology, cybersecurity, and HR departments.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience within an in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with UK and EU regulatory frameworks, specifically UK/EU GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and DORA.
• Qualified lawyers are eligible to apply, though legal qualification is not a mandatory requirement.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, redline, and negotiate commercial vendor contracts with attorney support.
• Manage vendor contract repositories and maintain contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract status and procurement workflows.
• Develop and update standard form templates, playbooks, and procurement training materials.
• Identify process efficiencies to simplify internal legal workflows.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Compensation: Not specified. Tradeweb offers comprehensive benefits including enhanced parental leave, family-building support, and subsidized gym memberships.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the official Tradeweb LinkedIn Job Portal.
2. Click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the official application interface.
3. Ensure your CV highlights experience with commercial contract negotiation and relevant data protection regulations.

FAQs

• Is a law degree mandatory? No, while qualified lawyers are welcome, the role is open to candidates with equivalent relevant experience in contract negotiation.
• What is the reporting structure? The role is part of a global legal team and reports directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel based in New York.