Interim Legal Counsel – Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement

Investigo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Bank is seeking a Legal Counsel at VP level in London to advise on technology, outsourcing and procurement matters across the EMEA region. The role involves reviewing software reseller arrangements, MSAs and EULAs, with exposure to GDPR, data protection and information security requirements.

You will handle 20–30 matters concurrently, draft and negotiate ICT and cloud agreements, and work with stakeholders in Legal, IT and Procurement to manage risk and governance across multiple

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5–8 years' PQE, including at least 3 years in technology and ICT contracts.
• Strong experience with software licensing, reseller agreements and EULAs.
• Knowledge of data protection, IP, cyber security and outsourcing rules (DORA, UK/EBA).
• Experience with financial services regulation and cross-border work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating ICT, SaaS/cloud, outsourcing and licensing agreements across EMEA.
• Advising on EULA terms, audit rights, information security and data protection.
• Identify applicable regulations (DORA, EBA outsourcing, GDPR, EU AI Act) and flag material risks.
• Lead or support negotiations on outsourcing and vendor arrangements.
• Create templates, playbooks and guidance for procurement and risk teams.
• Collaborate with global legal teams across regions on vendor frameworks.

Skills

Tech & ICT contracts

Software licensing

Outsourcing agreements

Data protection & GDPR

Regulatory awareness (DORA, EBA)

Cross-border work

Job description

Legal Counsel – Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement (VP) | London

A leading global bank is hiring a Technology & Commercial Legal Counsel at VP level to join its EMEA Legal team in London on a contract basis. It’s a broad, hands‑on role with real exposure across the region.

The role

You’ll advise on a wide range of technology, operations and procurement matters across EMEA. At first you’ll focus on a major software asset management programme, reviewing and fixing the bank’s software reseller arrangements, EULAs and related MSAs.

Your work will include:

• Drafting and negotiating ICT, SaaS/cloud, outsourcing, software licensing, reseller and intra-group agreements
• Advising on EULA terms, including audit rights, compliance, liability, information security and data protection
• Working out which regulations apply (DORA, EBA outsourcing, GDPR, the EU AI Act) and flagging material risks
• Leading or supporting negotiations on critical outsourcing and strategic vendor arrangements
• Building templates, playbooks and guidance, and training procurement, third‑party risk and business teams
• Working with legal colleagues in EMEA, APAC and the Americas on global vendor frameworks

You’ll typically handle 20–30 matters at a time and work closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Procurement, Third Party Management, IT and Operations.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified lawyer with 5–8 years’ PQE, including at least 3 years in technology and ICT contracts, gained at a top law firm, financial institution or major corporate
• Strong experience with software licensing, reseller agreements and EULAs
• Knowledge of data protection, IP, cyber security, UK/EBA outsourcing rules and DORA
• Experience with financial services regulation, cross‑border work or AI governance is a strong advantage
• A pragmatic, commercial approach, comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment

Why apply?

You’ll join a globally significant institution at a time of growth and regulatory change, and work on high-profile projects in operational resilience and AI governance.