Equisoft Matlock Bath, England, United Kingdom
Job Title
Legal Counsel (EMEA, APAC)
Location
Bath, United Kingdom (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
What is Equisoft?
Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by digital transformation, thanks to our business‑driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting‑edge technologies, and multicultural team of experts based across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Why Choose Equisoft?
* Hiring Location: UK (Bath)
* Internal job title: Legal Counsel
* Hybrid: 2 days office, 3 days remote
* Full‑time Permanent Role
* Benefits on day 1: private medical insurance, life insurance, pension matched contribution, etc.
* Flexible hours
* Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)
Role
The Legal Counsel reports to the Director, Legal Services & Corporate Secretary and works closely with another legal counsel. The incumbent will serve as the primary legal contract for our EMEA & APAC regions, with additional support for global corporate matters as needed.
Your Day with Equisoft
* Serve as the main legal point of contact for all EMEA & APAC legal matters
* Review and negotiate contracts such as NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements, statements of work, procurement agreements, amendments, change requests, and renewals for the EMEA & APAC region
* Negotiate and draft complex software licensing agreements, particularly SaaS arrangements
* Lead contract negotiations for technology and financial services agreements subject to European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements
* Ensure compliance with privacy laws in the UK
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones
* Provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance matters
* Coordinate and manage corporate secretarial matters across EMEA & APAC jurisdictions, including liaising with local external counsel, overseeing entity compliance requirements, and ensuring timely completion of statutory filings and governance obligations
* Support global corporate legal matters as required
Requirements
Technical Skills
* England and Wales qualified lawyer with 3–7 years of relevant experience
* Proven experience negotiating software licensing agreements, specifically SaaS agreements
* Demonstrated experience negotiating agreements subject to EBA Guidelines
* Demonstrated experience negotiating agreements subject to DORA
* Ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions and time zones
* Experience working with cross‑functional teams
* Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Soft Skills
* Strong sense of organization and prioritizing
* Analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information
* Ability to multitask in a rapid‑paced environment
* Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline
Nice to Haves
* Financial services industry background strongly preferred
* Understanding of fintech and financial technology frameworks
* Experience in a major law firm
* Experience with international regulatory compliance
Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Legal
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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