Commercial Tech Counsel

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a commercial contract lawyer for a hybrid 9 to 12 month contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advising on tech law and supplier contracts, particularly within financial services. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements like GDPR. This role offers a competitive daily rate for mid to senior level lawyers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts within tech law, data protection, and financial services.
• Negotiate third-party supplier contracts and related regulatory components.
• Implement technology projects, including AI and cloud computing.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Experience in technology projects

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PQE (Mid to Senior Level)

Job description

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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 that 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 computing.
• Advise on third-party supplier contract negotiations and matters impacting a financial institution, including professional services/consultancy agreements, tech law contracts, and contracts for physical products.

Requirements:

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