Commercial Tech & Data Counsel | AI Governance

Societe Generale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale is seeking a mid-level, English-law qualified solicitor to join the Commercial, Technology & Data Legal Team. The role covers commercial contracting, technology and data protection, with increasing exposure to AI governance.

You will draft and negotiate a range of contracts, support the UK DPO, and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice across the organisation. A hands-on, collaborative professional comfortable with independent work is ideal.

Qualifications

• English law-qualified solicitor.
• Mid-level PQE in private practice, in-house, or both.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Practical knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection law in a commercial context.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Desirable: experience advising on technology or IT-related contracts.
• Desirable: exposure to AI-related governance issues or strong interest.
• In-house experience within regulated or complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support across commercial contracting, technology and data protection matters.
• Work with UK DPO on data protection office work.
• Provide commercially pragmatic advice to stakeholders.
• Assist with AI governance and data-driven technologies.
• Draft template legal documentation, policies and guidance on data protection.
• Monitor regulatory developments in data protection and AI.

Skills

English law qualification

Mid-level PQE

Commercial contract drafting

Contract negotiation

UK GDPR knowledge

Business-focused advice

Job description

Société Générale is seeking a mid-level, English-law qualified solicitor to join the Commercial, Technology & Data Legal Team. The role covers commercial contracting, technology and data protection, with increasing exposure to AI governance.

You will draft and negotiate a range of contracts, support the UK DPO, and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice across the organisation. A hands-on, collaborative professional comfortable with independent work is ideal.