Commercial Tech Counsel

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Commercial Tech Counsel to advise on commercial contracts, data protection, and regulatory components related to technology and financial services. This role, offering hybrid work is a 9 to 12 month contract, ideal for a mid to senior lawyer with strong negotiation and drafting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior PQE in-house or private practice.
• Extensive drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts within the tech law space.
• Implement technology projects including AI developments.
• Negotiate third-party supplier contracts.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PQE in law

Job description

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Commercial Tech Counsel, London (City of London)

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

A leading financial institution is looking to hire a commercial contract lawyer with a background in technology and financial services.

This is a 9 to 12 month contract starting in August / September and will be on a hybrid working arrangement.

The client is looking for a candidate who can:

• Advise on commercial contracts within the tech law space, data protection, and other associated areas.
• Advise on third-party supplier contracts for the provision of goods, services, and products.
• Have knowledge of and be able to advise on regulatory components of third-party supplier contracts, e.g., GDPR, EBA Outsourcing Guidelines, DORA, bank resolution planning requirements.
• Be experienced in implementing technology projects including AI and AI developments and cloud.
• Advise on third-party supplier contract negotiations and matters that could impact a financial institution, such as professional services/consultancy agreements, tech law contracts, contracts for physical products, etc.

Requirements:

• Mid to senior PQE, gained in-house or within private practice.
• Extensive drafting and negotiation skills.