Senior Legal Counsel -Technology, AI & Procurement

dunnhumby; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data science company in London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape its legal strategy around technology and AI. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial and privacy law, and will lead legal support for tech-related matters while mentoring a talented legal team. This position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Comprehensive rewards package

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as a solicitor.
• Strong background in commercial, IP, data, and privacy law.
• Experience working in-house at a tech or digital media company.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for technology, AI, and procurement-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory developments.

Skills

Commercial law

IP law

Data protection law

Privacy law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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

Our mission: To enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep expertise in retail—one of the world's most competitive markets, rich in multi-dimensional data—dunnhumby today supports businesses across industries to be Customer First.

We employ nearly 2,500 experts across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, working with iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble, and Metro.

At dunnhumby, we help brands and retailers leverage data science to prioritize customers. As we innovate in AI and technology, we are seeking a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in London.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape our legal strategy and practices around emerging tech, AI, and procurement, while mentoring a talented legal team.

What You'll Do

• Lead legal support for technology, AI, and procurement-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, data processing, reseller/introducer, and AI agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory developments in AI, data protection, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Tech, Data Science, Procurement, Privacy, and Risk & Compliance.
• Manage and develop one direct report, fostering growth and legal excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on strategic projects to senior management and C-suite executives.
• Help define our legal vision and continually improve policies, processes, standards, and guidance.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in commercial, IP, data, and privacy law, especially in technology, AI, outsourcing, and procurement. Experience in digital media and open source is a plus.
• Experience working in-house at a tech or digital media company or within a tech-focused legal team at a law firm. International experience is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues, manage priorities, simplify complexities, and deliver risk-aware outcomes quickly.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for innovation, including utilizing technology in legal work.

What You Can Expect From Us

We aim to exceed your expectations with a comprehensive rewards package, flexible working hours, and perks like your birthday off. You'll benefit from cutting-edge technology reflecting our global ambitions, combined with a nimble, entrepreneurial environment that encourages experimentation and learning.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting networks such as dh Gender Equality, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled, and dh Thrive. We welcome your input on how to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

Our Approach to Flexible Working

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture that supports work-life balance. If flexible working is important to you, discuss this with your recruiter during the hiring process. We are open to exploring agile working arrangements.

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