Technology Lawyer
iProov
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Job summary
iProov, a leader in biometric identity, is seeking a Technology Lawyer to join our London team. Reporting to Head of Legal, you’ll shape our legal approach as we expand globally, negotiate tech contracts, and help drive innovation in digital identity.
This role blends strategic counsel with hands-on contract work across regulatory, privacy, AI, and cross-border transactions, with a hybrid WeWork HQ Waterloo setup and competitive package including equity options.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
- Strong experience in commercial contracts, either at a top law firm or in-house.
- Effective contract negotiation skills from RFP to signature.
- Ideally in-house experience in tech, fintech, or regtech.
Responsibilities
- Drafting & negotiating: shape the future of digital security by negotiating technology contracts powering the business.
- Building scalable legal processes: create agile, risk-based policies to support rapid growth.
- Protecting assets: draft employment policies, safeguard IP, collaborate with external counsel on real estate agreements.
- Training & thought leadership: educate teams and contribute to public policy projects in digital identity.
- Regulatory, privacy, and AI: navigate privacy, data protection, and industry regulations with Compliance.
- Legal operations & strategy: contribute to contract playbooks and scalable processes.
- Cross-functional collaboration: partner with Product, Security, Revenue, Marketing, and People.
Skills
Job description
About iProov
Proov provides science-based biometric solutions that enable the world’s most security-conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award-winning liveness technology and services offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance. This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.
Reports to: Head of Legal
Location: WeWork HQ, Waterloo - Hybrid (minimum twice in the office per week)
Comp: Up to £120k (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (10%) + Share Options + UK iProov Benefits
iProov is scaling at speed, and we’re looking for a dynamic Technology Lawyer to join our London team. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll be a trusted advisor and a key player in shaping our legal approach as we expand globally. This is more than just a legal role—it’s an opportunity to drive innovation, influence commercial strategy, and work at the cutting edge of digital identity.
No two days are the same at iProov. You’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Drafting & Negotiating: Shape the future of digital security by negotiating technology contracts that power our business.
- Building Scalable Legal Processes: Create agile, risk-based policies and frameworks to support our rapid growth.
- Protecting Our Assets: Draft employment policies, safeguard our IP, and collaborate with external counsel on real estate agreements.
- Training & Thought Leadership: Educate teams across multiple functions and contribute to public policy projects in the digital identity space.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support: Work closely with our Compliance function to navigate privacy, data protection, and industry regulations.
- Legal Operations & Strategy: Contribute to legal toolkits, playbooks, and scalable contract processes that support our growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Product, Security, Revenue, Marketing, and People to align legal strategies with business goals.
At iProov, we’re breaking boundaries, so we need someone with a growth mindset—a legal professional who is curious, analytical, and commercially sharp. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love using data to solve complex problems, we want to hear from you.
Here’s what we believe will make you successful in your position:
- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
- Strong legal experience in commercial contracts, whether at a top law firm or in-house.
- Effective contract negotiation skills, from RFP to signature.
- Ideally, in-house experience in tech, fintech, or regtech.
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts with clients and contribute to revenue growth.
- A pragmatic, risk-based approach to legal decision-making.
- Experience working with Sales/Growth teams to accelerate deals.
- Ability to prioritise and lead legal projects across international teams.
- Skilled at managing expectations with senior leadership, including the Head of Legal and Exec Team.
- Keen interest in data privacy, AI, financial regulations, and emerging laws.
- Openness to learning and navigating new regulatory landscapes.
- Strong inter-personal skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with various departments.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and effectively manage and prioritise a busy caseload, in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in a tech-driven company is a plus.
- Familiarity with fintech or regtech industries would be helpful.
- Other experience that would be useful.
- Experience with biometrics and identity verification technologies.
- Experience with international data transfers and cross-border transactions.
- Experience with intellectual property law.
- Experience of relevant financial services regulations (such as DORA) and public sector contracting.
At iProov, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital identity. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, drive strategy, and work on cutting-edge legal challenges, we’d love to hear from you!
- 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays - You can carry over up to 5 days each year, additionally you will receive an extra day’s holiday for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5.
- Growth Shares
- Flexible and Hybrid environment
- Pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
- Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme
- Nursery Salary Sacrifice
- Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks (Up to 90days across the year)
- Life Assurance
- SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family
- Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets
- Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits and fruit in the office
- Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions
- Private Healthcare through Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below
- The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:
- Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology
- 50% off monthly gym memberships
- Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status
- Half price trainers with Runners Need
- Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero
- Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket
- Discounts on travel - Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status
- Amazon prime free months based on activity
- Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods
- 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas
- Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free
- Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace
- Discounts on Weight Watchers 50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screenings
At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We’re a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to careers@iproov.com
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