Senior Legal Counsel ââ(¬â€œTechnology, AI & Procurement

Dunnhumby; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Customer Data Science in Westminster is seeking a qualified solicitor to lead legal support for technology, AI, and procurement initiatives. You'll draft and negotiate numerous contracts while mentoring a team member. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in commercial and technology law. The company offers flexible working, a comprehensive rewards package, and champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Access to cutting-edge technology

Inclusive culture with diversity networks

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Strong experience in IP, data, and privacy law.
• Experience working in-house or tech-focused law firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for technology and AI.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on legal risks and compliance.

Skills

Leadership in legal matters

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Expertise in commercial and technology law

Ability to simplify complex issues

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape our legal strategy and practice around cutting-edge tech, AI, and procurement initiatives, while mentoring and managing a talented legal professional.

What You'll Do

1. Lead legal support for technology, AI, and procurement-related matters across the business.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, data processing, reseller/introducer, and AI-related agreements.
3. Advise stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory developments in AI, data protection, and emerging technologies.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Tech, Data Science, Procurement, Privacy, and Risk and Compliance.
5. Manage and develop one direct report, fostering growth and legal excellence.
6. Act as trusted advisor on strategic projects to senior management and C-suite.
7. Help set our legal vision for your area and continuously improve our legal policies, processes, standards, and guidance.

Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience.

Strong background in commercial, IP, data, and privacy law with a focus on technology, AI, outsourcing, and wider procurement. Digital media and open source experience would be an advantage.

Strong experience working in-house at a tech or digital media company or within a tech-focused team at a law firm. Strong global or international experience would be an advantage.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Proven ability to lead on complex legal matters, manage competing priorities, make the complex simple, and achieve quick, risk-aware outcomes.

A collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation, including the use of technology in legal work.

About dunnhumby

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail, dunnhumby enables businesses worldwide across industries to be Customer First. We employ nearly 2,500 experts globally, working with iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble, and Metro.

We offer a comprehensive rewards package, flexible working hours, your birthday off, and access to cutting-edge technology. We foster an inclusive culture with networks like dh Gender Equality, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled, and dh Thrive. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to shine. We support flexible working arrangements—please discuss your needs with us during the hiring process.