Our Macquarie Global Legal and Governance Group Commercial team provides legal and strategic advice as well as deal execution capabilities on complex and high-value technology and commercial transactions. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and customer-focused lawyer to join our global technology and commercial division. Working within our high-performing team, you will be part of a dynamic group that supports Macquarie's aggressive technology strategy, from negotiating cloud contracts to advising on cutting-edge solutions leveraging the latest in generative AI technology.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
As a Technology and Commercial Lawyer within the commercial legal team, you will work in a dynamic and innovative environment supporting the Group's four operating businesses. You will support a diverse portfolio of work consisting of procurement, human resources, property, and brand and marketing matters across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. Your role will involve reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of contracts with a strong focus on technology, telecommunications, regulatory, and outsourcing. You will empower the business to execute effectively on its technology strategy and ensure legal and regulatory risks are effectively managed across the Group.
What you offer
* Admitted to practice in the United Kingdom, with at least five years' experience gained in an IT/TMT team in a law firm and/or as an in-house Commercial and Technology Lawyer
* Experience advising on financial services regulations relating to outsourcing and digital operational resilience
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, and the ability to work independently, coupled with a 'can do' attitude
* A team player with the desire to provide quality client service to a diverse range of internal clients on a range of local and global projects
* An innovative mindset and openness to change, with an interest in improving the way we work, including through automation and the use of other technologies, including AI
While not crucial, experience advising on the following areas will also be highly regarded:
* Data, privacy, fraud, and cyber security
* Emerging technologies such as natural language systems and generative AI
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
About the Legal Governance Group
Our Legal and Governance Group is a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people. Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.
A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.
Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere—across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With employees and offices in 31 markets around the world, we’re a truly global organisation.
You’ll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You’ll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.
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