Senior Legal Counsel – IP, Cyber & Emerging Tech

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks an Emerging Tech Legal Counsel AVP in Glasgow to provide legal advice on AI and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include developing legal strategies for risk management, compliance, and advising on cybersecurity. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with experience in emerging technologies and intellectual property. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong analytical skills, leadership ability, and an understanding of complex legal issues.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer within-house or law-firm experience.
• Experience and/or strong interest in emerging technologies, data and/or intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on cybersecurity, data privacy, and intellectual property matters.
• Develop and implement legal strategies for risk management.
• Conduct legal research on changes in relevant laws.

Skills

Strong interest in emerging technologies

Experience interpreting AI legislation

Ability to negotiate with AI vendors

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

A leading financial institution seeks an Emerging Tech Legal Counsel AVP in Glasgow to provide legal advice on AI and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include developing legal strategies for risk management, compliance, and advising on cybersecurity. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with experience in emerging technologies and intellectual property. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong analytical skills, leadership ability, and an understanding of complex legal issues.