Interim VP Legal - Tech, Outsourcing & Procurement (EMEA)

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

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