At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
Contracts Associate (Immediate Start)
6‑month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid
Finastra is seeking a Contracts Associate to join immediately on a high‑priority business transformation programme. This role supports the review and transfer of customer contracts across a global portfolio and is ideal for legally trained or contract‑focused professionals looking to gain hands‑on commercial transformation experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer contracts to extract key terms, obligations, and transferability requirements
- Identify legal, commercial, and operational risks and escalate as required
- Validate contract assessments with peers to ensure accuracy and consistency at scale
- Maintain contract trackers and dashboards; prepare summaries for senior stakeholders
- Support contract transfers, assignments, and novations
- Respond to internal stakeholder queries and contribute to process improvements
- Assist with drafting and managing legal documentation related to contract migration
About You
- Legally trained (LLB/LLM, paralegal qualification, or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience reviewing or drafting commercial contracts
- Strong understanding of contract structure and legal terminology
- Highly detail‑oriented with strong analytical judgement
- Comfortable working at pace in a delivery‑focused project environment
- Strong communicator, organised, and collaborative
- Confident using Microsoft Office; Excel / Power BI beneficial
Why Join?
This role offers direct exposure to commercial transformation, contract migration, and cross‑border delivery, providing valuable experience for those building a career in contracts, legal operations, or commercial roles.
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Finastra London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
