Robert Walters
A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to join their Risk Management Department on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of a highly respected legal practice, where personal connection and commitment to excellence are valued above all You will be part of a collaborative, partner-led team that encourages professional growth, provides genuine responsibility from day one, and supports your development through exceptional training and mentoring programmes. The environment is both challenging and nurturing, allowing you to thrive while making a meaningful impact on the firm's operations. With a cross-border focus, you will regularly collaborate with global clients and specialist advisers, broadening your experience and building valuable international connections. The firm is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring that every team member is recognised, appreciated, and encouraged to succeed. What you'll do: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, service contracts, IT software, hardware, licensing and SaaS agreements-especially those involving AI-enabled features-as well as NDAs and licensing agreements. Provide strategic legal advice during contract negotiations to minimise risk exposure and ensure favourable terms for the firm's business operations. Identify and assess potential legal risks in contracts and procurement activities, proposing effective risk mitigation strategies tailored to the firm's needs. Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal frameworks. Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and guidelines to streamline contract management processes for greater efficiency across the organisation. Advise on and oversee the legal aspects of procurement processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies as well as external laws governing procurement activities. Assess current procurement processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement-including contributing to the implementation of technology solutions such as AI-enabled tools-to enhance contract review and management efficiency. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including business services leaders (such as the Chief Information Officer, Director of AI & Innovation, Head of Information Security, COO) to optimise procurement workflows. Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a broad range of issues related to commercial contracts, procurement activities, data protection compliance (including data subject requests and breaches), client terms review, proposed amendments to terms of business, and updating risk policies. Conduct training sessions for internal teams on contractual risk management, procurement processes, legal compliance; mentor junior members of the legal team by providing guidance and support as needed. What you bring: Solicitor or barrister qualified in England & Wales or an equivalent common law jurisdiction with at least five years' post-qualification experience as a risk lawyer or in-house lawyer-including significant experience in commercial contracts negotiation and management. Proven track record working within risk/compliance functions at law firms or as an in-house risk/contracts lawyer; senior corporate/commercial lawyers looking to move in-house are also welcomed. Comprehensive understanding of data protection law (including GDPR) as well as information security issues relevant to modern legal practice-particularly those involving AI technologies. Excellent organisational skills combined with strong analytical abilities enabling you to handle complex high-value contracts efficiently even under pressure. Ability to contribute effectively from the outset by working independently on supplier contracts while maintaining attention to detail throughout all stages of contract lifecycle management. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills allowing you to explain complex legal concepts simply for diverse audiences within the firm. Demonstrated ability to train others through engaging presentations or workshops focused on contractual risk management or procurement best practices. Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills facilitating efficient document drafting, review processes, reporting requirements or workflow optimisation initiatives. Client-orientated approach both internally (with colleagues) and externally (with suppliers or partners), showing empathy towards stakeholder needs while balancing pragmatic commercial considerations. Friendly manner coupled with excellent interpersonal skills fostering positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams; self-motivated attitude ensures proactive engagement in problem-solving scenarios. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to join their Risk Management Department on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of a highly respected legal practice, where personal connection and commitment to excellence are valued above all You will be part of a collaborative, partner-led team that encourages professional growth, provides genuine responsibility from day one, and supports your development through exceptional training and mentoring programmes. The environment is both challenging and nurturing, allowing you to thrive while making a meaningful impact on the firm's operations. With a cross-border focus, you will regularly collaborate with global clients and specialist advisers, broadening your experience and building valuable international connections. The firm is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring that every team member is recognised, appreciated, and encouraged to succeed. What you'll do: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, service contracts, IT software, hardware, licensing and SaaS agreements-especially those involving AI-enabled features-as well as NDAs and licensing agreements. Provide strategic legal advice during contract negotiations to minimise risk exposure and ensure favourable terms for the firm's business operations. Identify and assess potential legal risks in contracts and procurement activities, proposing effective risk mitigation strategies tailored to the firm's needs. Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal frameworks. Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and guidelines to streamline contract management processes for greater efficiency across the organisation. Advise on and oversee the legal aspects of procurement processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies as well as external laws governing procurement activities. Assess current procurement processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement-including contributing to the implementation of technology solutions such as AI-enabled tools-to enhance contract review and management efficiency. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including business services leaders (such as the Chief Information Officer, Director of AI & Innovation, Head of Information Security, COO) to optimise procurement workflows. Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a broad range of issues related to commercial contracts, procurement activities, data protection compliance (including data subject requests and breaches), client terms review, proposed amendments to terms of business, and updating risk policies. Conduct training sessions for internal teams on contractual risk management, procurement processes, legal compliance; mentor junior members of the legal team by providing guidance and support as needed. What you bring: Solicitor or barrister qualified in England & Wales or an equivalent common law jurisdiction with at least five years' post-qualification experience as a risk lawyer or in-house lawyer-including significant experience in commercial contracts negotiation and management. Proven track record working within risk/compliance functions at law firms or as an in-house risk/contracts lawyer; senior corporate/commercial lawyers looking to move in-house are also welcomed. Comprehensive understanding of data protection law (including GDPR) as well as information security issues relevant to modern legal practice-particularly those involving AI technologies. Excellent organisational skills combined with strong analytical abilities enabling you to handle complex high-value contracts efficiently even under pressure. Ability to contribute effectively from the outset by working independently on supplier contracts while maintaining attention to detail throughout all stages of contract lifecycle management. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills allowing you to explain complex legal concepts simply for diverse audiences within the firm. Demonstrated ability to train others through engaging presentations or workshops focused on contractual risk management or procurement best practices. Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills facilitating efficient document drafting, review processes, reporting requirements or workflow optimisation initiatives. Client-orientated approach both internally (with colleagues) and externally (with suppliers or partners), showing empathy towards stakeholder needs while balancing pragmatic commercial considerations. Friendly manner coupled with excellent interpersonal skills fostering positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams; self-motivated attitude ensures proactive engagement in problem-solving scenarios. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Capital One UK
Islington, London
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services About this role Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you'll do You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) You'll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain What we're looking for Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale You're able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We'd love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services About this role Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you'll do You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) You'll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain What we're looking for Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale You're able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We'd love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
