Interim Legal Counsel - Financial Services

Interim Legal Counsel - IT Contracts, Procurement & Regulatory - Six Months Assignment Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its London-based legal team for a period of six months. This is an exciting opportunity to support cutting-edge IT and procurement initiatives across the EMEA region within a fast-growing, high-performing organisation. Key Responsibilities: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of ICT and technology contracts , including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and cybersecurity Provide legal support for third-party management, procurement, and outsourcing projects Advise on regulatory compliance , including UK/EBA outsourcing rules , EU DORA , and other operational resilience frameworks Collaborate with global legal teams and stakeholders on cross-border legal matters and group-wide initiatives Maintain and update template agreements, checklists, and legal documentation Ideal Candidate: Qualified lawyer with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience Proven background in technology and commercial contracting , ideally within financial services or a top-tier law firm Knowledge of data protection, IP, procurement, and regulatory frameworks affecting tech outsourcing Confident working on complex legal matters independently and as part of a global team Excellent stakeholder management and drafting skills This is a very exciting strategic legal role with real impact on tech and transformation initiatives. It will involve working at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. For the suitable candidate, this is a great opportunity to join a highly collaborative and well-respected in-house legal team. To apply for this role, please do so via this advert or contact Charlie Cripps at Venn Group on ccripps@venngroup.com.

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025