Legal Counsel

PSI CRO; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their operations related to technology and AI. The successful candidate will review and negotiate contracts, monitor regulatory developments, and align legal strategy with operational needs. Applicants should have a law degree and 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in technology and data law. The role is full-time with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5 years of post-qualification experience ideally in technology, data, or regulatory law.
• Familiarity with EU regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, and the EU Data Act.
• Experience in multinational legal environments and cross-border compliance.
• Exposure to legal tech tools and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advanced contract drafting and review skills.

Responsibilities

• Review draft and negotiate technology-related contracts.
• Monitor emerging data regulations across jurisdictions.
• Support compliance with NIS2 and other cybersecurity regulations.
• Assist in contract management tool implementation.
• Contribute to the Data Governance project.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PSI is undergoing rapid transformation with technology and digital innovation becoming central to our operations. As we increasingly engage with SaaS cloud and AI providers we are seeking a Legal Counsel who understands the legal risks associated with these technologies. The successful candidate will support PSI Legal team by reviewing and negotiating contracts efficiently and pragmatically while also helping PSI stay ahead of evolving regulatory developments.

If you’re passionate about applying your legal expertise in the fields of technology, data and AI we’d love to hear from you.

The position is open to candidates based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Review draft and negotiate technology-related contracts (SaaS cloud providers, AI solutions, etc.)
• Monitor and interpret emerging data regulations across jurisdictions (data protection & privacy laws, AI regulations, data localization requirements, etc.)
• Support compliance with NIS2 and other cybersecurity regulations
• Assist in the implementation of a contract management tool and AI solutions for Legal
• Contribute to the Data Governance project particularly around data classification and retention schedules
• Work closely with PSI’s Legal, Data Protection, InfoSec, IT and business teams to align legal strategy with operational needs
• Stay abreast of legal developments in technology, data and AI and share insights with the broader Legal team

Qualifications

• Law degree with 5 years of post‑qualification experience ideally in technology, data or regulatory law
• Familiarity with EU regulations such as GDPR, NIS2 and the EU Data Act
• Experience in multinational legal environments and cross‑border compliance
• Exposure to legal tech tools and digital transformation initiatives is a plus
• Advanced contract drafting and review skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Full‑time

Department: Legal