Interim Legal Counsel in London Area
Job description
Start: ASAP | Contract Length: 6 months
We're supporting a global financial institution with the appointment of an interim Legal Counsel to join their Technology, Operations & Procurement legal team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an interim tech-savvy commercial lawyer to step into a high-impact role supporting business-critical IT and transformation projects. You’ll be advising across a broad portfolio of third-party service, procurement, and technology agreements, working closely with the business, Procurement, IT Security, and stakeholders across EMEA and beyond.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating ICT and outsourcing contracts (cloud, SaaS, software licensing, cyber security, managed services etc.)
- Supporting compliance with UK/EBA outsourcing guidelines and EU DORA requirements
- Advising on supplier disputes, regulatory risk and data protection
- Collaborating on global legal initiatives and supporting internal playbook development
- Liaising with colleagues in Tokyo and the Americas on international contracting matters
About you:
- Qualified lawyer with 5–7+ years' experience
- Strong background in tech and commercial contracting, ideally in regulated environments
- Confident advising on complex cross-border deals and emerging areas like AI regulation and operational resilience
- Able to work independently with stakeholders across the business
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team at a time of exciting change and digital transformation.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Published at
- 04-08-2025
- Profession type
- Accountancy
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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