Senior Legal Counsel - Technology
As a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in Technology, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal guidance and support to our client. The role requires excellent business partnering skills to support and enable the technology function by providing strategic, commercially focused, and solutions-driven legal advice and insight. The principal focus of the role is on enterprise technology and cybersecurity matters, though the role holder will be expected to support other lawyers in the legal team in relation to product technology matters.
* Provide legal advice and support on technology-related matters, including intellectual property and data protection
* Monitor and advise on the legal impact of technological, cybersecurity, and privacy developments to assist the business in responding to them. This will involve a particular focus on the development of AI systems and tools
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, licensing agreements, and other legal documents
* Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
* Collaborate with internal teams to identify and mitigate legal risks
* Advise on technology-related transactions and strategic initiatives
* Stay updated on legal developments in the technology sector
Your Profile
* Qualified Solicitor with significant in-house and private practice experience
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in technology law or related fields
* Strong knowledge of intellectual property, data protection, and technology regulations
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
* Proven track record of managing complex legal issues in the technology sector