Director, Legal (Vendor) - Maternity Cover (12 Month FTC).

MUFG Investor Services are seeking an experienced senior lawyer (12 months FTC) to add to a small but global legal team working in the London office. The successful candidate will have a broad experience of commercial law and be expected to advise the business on legal matters, risk management and maintain commercial strategies.

Scope of work

• Global Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of vendor agreements across global jurisdictions. This includes identifying, assessing, and escalating contractual risks in collaboration with Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Data Protection, Legal, Information Security, and business stakeholders. Agreements may include Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Software Licence Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Engagement Letters, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

• Regulatory Advisory & Contract Compliance
  Provide legal and regulatory guidance on commercial contracts across key MUFG jurisdictions. Advise on regulatory frameworks impacting third-party vendor arrangements, including outsourcing and operational resilience requirements. Support contract remediation, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.

• End-to-End Contract Management
  Manage vendor contracting matters throughout the full contract lifecycle, from initial instruction through to execution. Responsibilities include gathering and assessing information, advising on appropriate legal approaches, managing timelines and stakeholder expectations, drafting and reviewing documentation, and coordinating input from business teams and external counsel where required.

• Vendor Management Partnership
  Work closely with Vendor Management, Procurement, and Legal teams to enhance contracting processes, governance frameworks, and review procedures. Facilitate approvals, secure stakeholder sign-off, and provide final legal review and guidance as appropriate.

• Stakeholder Advisory
  Serve as a trusted legal advisor to operational teams, control and support functions, client-facing teams, senior management, and governance committees. Provide pragmatic advice on legal, regulatory, and contractual matters impacting vendor relationships and business operations.

• Financial Services Expertise
  Leverage a strong understanding of the financial services environment to assess legal and regulatory risks, support business initiatives, and provide commercially sound legal advice aligned with industry requirements.

• Project Support & Change Initiatives
  Support strategic and regulatory projects that impact vendor relationships, third-party risk management, and contractual frameworks. Contribute legal expertise to business transformation, remediation, and governance initiatives.

• Additional Responsibilities
  Undertake other ad hoc legal matters, projects, and responsibilities as required to support the wider Legal and business functions.

Qualified English solicitor with at least 5-10 years PQE (must be admitted to the Law Society of England and Wales and be in good standing)

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?   

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways.  Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. 

So, why settle for the ordinary?  Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.   

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.