Legal Counsel

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson is recruiting a Legal Counsel for an established investment management firm in London. You will own IT, data and AI‑related legal work, including IT SaaS licenses and technology procurement, and support information governance matters.

Requirements: 3–5 PQE with a strong IT contracts background, private practice or in‑house. Financial services experience is helpful but not essential; you should be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and help shape the firm’s technology

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PQE with strong grounding in IT or technology contracts.
• Experience in private practice or in-house legal department.
• Ability to engage directly with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own IT, data and AI‑related legal work for the firm.
• Lead on IT, SaaS and licensing agreements; support data protection matters.
• Define the legal framework for technology initiatives within the investment platform.

Skills

IT contracts

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Barclay Simpson

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London Area, United Kingdom

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3–5 PQE lawyer with a strong grounding in IT or tech commercial contracts, either in private practice or in-house. Financial services experience is helpful but not essential.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel at Barclay Simpson (Investment Management Firm)Category: JobsOrganiser: Barclay SimpsonDescription: Barclay Simpson is recruiting a Legal Counsel on behalf of an established investment management firm based in London. This role is specifically designed for a lawyer with expertise in technology and IT contracts who is looking to transition into or further their career within a high-performing financial services environment.The successful candidate will take primary ownership of the firm’s technology, data, and AI-related legal work. Responsibilities include leading on IT, SaaS, and licensing agreements, advising on technology procurement, and supporting data protection and information governance matters. This position offers significant scope to define the legal framework for the firm’s evolving technology initiatives while providing exposure to the broader legal operations of an investment platform.Eligibility:

• 3–5 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Strong technical grounding in IT or technology commercial contracts.
• Experience gained in either private practice or an in-house legal department.
• Confidence working independently and engaging directly with senior stakeholders.
• Financial services experience is preferred but not essential.

Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: London Area, United KingdomFees: None