Legal Counsel - Technology

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

27 days leave

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre access

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark in Reading, United Kingdom, seeks a Legal Counsel - Technology to act as the primary legal partner for technology, data and AI topics within the business. The role supports digital transformation and outsourcing programs across markets.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate enterprise tech contracts, advise on data protection and cybersecurity, and help navigate evolving EU/UK regulations while working with external counsel on cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4-6 years PQE (gained in private practice or in-house) with experience advising on technology, digital, or commercial matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for technology and commercial contracts.
• Exposure to data protection, cybersecurity, or regulatory matters covering both EU and UK regimes.
• Interest in or experience with AI, automation, digital platforms, and data-driven business models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of enterprise technology contracts, including cloud, software, data, digital, and cross-border service arrangements.
• Provide clear legal advice on contracts, disputes, and legislation impacting technology, data, and digital services (including cross-border transfers, cybersecurity, and AI governance).
• Advise on emerging technology matters such as AI use cases, automation, data commercialisation, and evolving EU/UK regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Data protection

Cybersecurity

Project management

Education

Qualified solicitor (4-6 PQE)

Job description

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Legal Counsel - Technology

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Organising Institution / Firm

Primark

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Reading, England, United Kingdom

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Qualified solicitor with 4-6 years PQE (gained in private practice or in-house) with experience advising on technology, digital, or commercial matters.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel - Technology
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Primark
Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom
Eligibility: Qualified solicitor with 4-6 years PQE (gained in private practice or in-house) with experience advising on technology, digital, or commercial matters.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: NoneDescription:
Primark is seeking a full-time Legal Counsel - Technology to join its legal team in Reading. The successful candidate will act as the primary legal partner for technology, data, and AI topics, supporting strategic digital transformation and outsourcing programmes across multiple markets.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of enterprise technology contracts, including cloud, software, data, digital, and cross-border service arrangements.
• Provide clear legal advice on contracts, disputes, and legislation impacting technology, data, and digital services (including cross-border transfers, cybersecurity, and AI governance).
• Advise on emerging technology matters such as AI use cases, automation, data commercialisation, and evolving EU/UK regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with external counsel across jurisdictions, managing timelines and budgets while translating legal advice into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for technology and commercial contracts.
• Exposure to data protection, cybersecurity, or regulatory matters covering both EU and UK regimes.
• Interest in or experience with AI, automation, digital platforms, and data-driven business models.
• Proven ability to manage large projects and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• pension
• potential bonus
• 27 days of leave (plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 more)
• Tax Saver Tickets
• access to a fitness centre
• a subsidised cafeteria