Senior Legal Counsel

Confluence Technologies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel based in London. The role involves negotiating SaaS contracts and advising on regulatory compliance in the UK and EMEA. Candidates should have over 8 years of post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of data protection laws. This position offers a hybrid work model, expecting attendance in the office a few days per week.

Benefits

Generous time off packages

Global career development opportunities

Social events

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience, including in-house at a technology or financial services company.
• Solid understanding of data protection laws and compliance.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex SaaS and technology-related contracts.
• Advise on data protection and compliance matters.
• Serve as the first point of contact for legal matters in the UK and EMEA.

Skills

Qualified to practice law in England & Wales

Post-qualification experience (8+ years)

Expertise in commercial agreements

Ability to manage contract negotiations

Understanding of UK and EU data protection laws

Experience advising across jurisdictions

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

Location - London (Hybrid)

Why Confluence?

At Confluence, we’ve always been driven by a commitment to innovation, precision, and partnership in the investment data space. With Spiros Giannaros joining us as CEO, we’re entering a new phase of growth—one that builds on our legacy while accelerating our vision for the future. His leadership marks a pivotal moment as we continue to scale, evolve our technology, and deepen the impact we have on our clients and the industry. Our global footprint now spans multiple countries, giving our employees the opportunity to get exposure to other countries and cultures. And it stands to reason that none of this would have been possible without the hundreds of hard-working employees who work at Confluence.

• Department: Legal
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Workplace type: Hybrid

Role and team

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our global legal team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in the US, with a primary focus on supporting our commercial and regulatory needs in the UK and EMEA.

The role will center on negotiating complex SaaS and technology-related contracts, advising on data protection and compliance, and providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across a range of issues. You’ll work closely with commercial, product, customer success, and internal operations teams, and serve as the first point of contact for legal matters in your region. You’ll join a small, fast-moving legal team that partners across the business and helps drive commercial results while managing risk at scale.

What skills and experience do I need to succeed?

We’re looking for a senior, business-minded lawyer with strong technical skills and a proactive mindset. You should be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and confident engaging with both internal stakeholders and counterparties.

Required:

• Qualified to practice law in England & Wales
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3+ years in-house at a B2B technology or financial services company
• Expertise drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
  • SaaS MSAs and order forms
  • Data processing agreements (including UK/EU GDPR compliance)
  • SLAs, SOWs, partner/reseller agreements, and vendor contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage contract negotiations directly with counterparties, including enterprise procurement teams and global financial institutions
• Solid understanding of UK and EU data protection/privacy laws, including:
  • Use and negotiation of SCCs and other transfer mechanisms
  • Support for internal privacy compliance (data mapping, policies, DPIAs)
• Familiarity with EBA outsourcing guidelines and cloud outsourcing frameworks applicable to technology vendors supporting regulated financial institutions
• Awareness of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and its implications for SaaS providers in financial services
• Experience advising business teams across multiple jurisdictions (especially UK and EMEA), with a strong grasp of regional legal and compliance risk
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with minimal oversight
• Clear, concise communicator who can explain legal concepts to non-lawyers and help drive decisions

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting or managing matters related to internal investigations or litigation (pre-litigation, disputes, eDiscovery coordination)
• Corporate governance, entity management, and board support in UK/EMEA
• Employment and contractor issues across the UK and EMEA regions
• Experience improving legal team operations (playbooks, templates, training, tooling)

Experience in roles titled “Senior Counsel”, “Legal Counsel”, or “Senior Legal Counsel” is applicable.

What do we offer?

Confluence offers generous benefit packages for team members. This includes:

• Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location
• Global Career Development opportunities
• Social Events
• Referral Bonus scheme - Up to $3,000 per successful referral
• Plus many more

Location and hybrid work: This role offers a hybrid working model, with expectations to work from our London office 2+ days a week.

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About Confluence Technologies

As a leading global technology solutions provider to the investment management industry, Confluence helps clients solve complex investment data challenges across the front, middle and back office. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Confluence services over 1,000 clients in 40 countries, with locations across Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and Asia.

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