Legal Counsel II

Temenos Headquarters SA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in London is seeking a Legal Specialist to support their SaaS and software business. You will draft and negotiate contracts while advising on regulatory matters. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Law and at least 3 years of relevant experience, alongside strong contract negotiation skills. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Maternity leave

Paid civil partnership leave

Family care leave

Recharge days

Study leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a lawyer in a technology company or law firm focused on technology transactions.
• Proven ability to oversee technology deals from initiation to closure.
• Flexibility to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology contracts.
• Provide legal guidance during RFPs and deal structuring.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Proficiency with MS Office tools

Exposure to UK and EU Data Protection regulations

Interest in emerging financial services regulations

Native-level English

Additional languages

Education

Master’s degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

THE ROLE

As part of our European Legal team, you will play a critical role in supporting Temenos’ fast-growing SaaS and software business. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including SaaS agreements, software licenses, and professional services engagements related to our suite of products serving the global financial services industry. You will advise internal stakeholders, particularly Sales and Services teams, on issues arising from RFPs, implementation projects, and client requests — with a focus on data security, regulatory requirements, and commercial risk. Beyond client-facing work, you will also support other corporate functions such as HR, Marketing, IT, and Facilities. You will report directly to the General Counsel – Europe, based in our corporate headquarters in Geneva.

OPPORTUNITIES

You will:

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services agreements.
• Partner with Sales and Services teams to provide legal guidance during RFPs, deal structuring, and contract negotiations.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, including data protection (GDPR, DPA 2018), DORA, and EBA outsourcing guidelines.
• Support corporate functions (HR, Marketing, IT, Facilities) with day-to-day legal matters.
• Work cross-functionally to balance commercial objectives with legal and regulatory risk management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and contract templates.

SKILLS

You should have:

• Master’s degree in Law (LLB).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a lawyer in a technology company (e.g., SaaS/software provider) or in a law firm focused on technology transactions.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to oversee revenue-generating technology deals from initiation to closure.
• Exposure to UK and EU Data Protection regulations (GDPR, DPA 2018), with an interest in further developing expertise in emerging financial services regulations such as DORA.
• Native-level English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish) are a plus.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate across multicultural and multinational teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Flexibility to travel if required.

VALUES

• Care – about our clients, our people, and the impact of what we do.
• Commit – to results and deliver with integrity.
• Collaborate – across teams, cultures, and geographies.
• Challenge – the status quo to drive innovation.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you’re getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
• Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally recharge
• Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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