Legal Counsel

Your new role You will be joining the procurement function as the sole Procurement Legal Counsel based in London, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement. This is a highly visible and influential position where you will act as the key point of contact for all supplier-related legal activity.In this role, you will:

• Lead on the drafting, negotiation and review of a wide range of supplier contracts, with a strong focus on IT, SaaS, cloud and software-based agreements.
• Take full ownership of procurement and supplier management legal matters, working with autonomy and confidence.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Procurement, IT, InfoSec, Data Protection, HR, Facilities and Finance.
• Work closely with a global peer network, including legal professionals based internationally
• Support major technology initiatives, including AI-related projects, proofs of concept, due diligence, and assurance processes.
• Improve and streamline contracting processes by contributing to templates, playbooks and guidance materials.
• Ensure regulatory and risk requirements are met across supplier engagements in a dynamic and evolving environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be front and centre of all technology contracting, influence commercial outcomes, and shape how the organisation partners with strategic vendors.

What you'll need to succeed

• A qualified England & Wales lawyer
• 7 years PQE (guideline only).
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating IT, SaaS, cloud and supplier contracts, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Comfortable working autonomously as the sole counsel in their domain, managing risk and advising senior stakeholders.
• Confident, commercially minded and able to balance legal rigour with pragmatic business solutions.
• Familiar with due diligence, proof of concept structures, and supplier assurance requirements.
• A strong communicator who can build trust quickly and influence decisions at all levels.
• Interested in emerging technologies, particularly AI and digital transformation initiatives.

Experience within financial services, insurance or similarly regulated industries is advantageous but not essential.What you'll get in return

• Full autonomy to own your legal remit across procurement and supplier management.
• High-impact exposure to major technology projects and cutting-edge SaaS negotiations.
• Global collaboration, working with legal teams across the UK, Europe and the US.
• A supportive environment that encourages new ideas, continuous improvement and career development.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to build a visible, influential role within a company undergoing significant digital evolution

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