TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel: Leading legal support for commercial and regulatory activities in the UK and EMEA with an accent on complex commercial contracting, corporate governance, data protection, and compliance. Focus on managing multi-jurisdictional legal risks, advising on SaaS agreements, and supporting global expansion efforts.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading global technology solutions provider to the investment management industry, servicing over 1000 clients in 40 countries with a focus on innovation and precision in investment data.

What you will do

Lead legal support across commercial and regulatory activities in the UK and EMEA.
Manage complex legal matters including SaaS commercial contracting, corporate governance, data protection/privacy, compliance, and employment law.
Advise on legal risks and support global expansion efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams as a strategic legal partner.
Negotiate and draft commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements and NDAs.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8–12 years PQE.
Extensive experience in transactional work, commercial contracts, and SaaS agreements.
Strong understanding of contractual and business risk issues including data protection and information security.
Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple negotiations and complex projects effectively.
Superior command of written and spoken English.

Nice to have

Fluency in French (written and spoken).
Experience working in-house within technology or financial services sectors.
Familiarity with information and network security legal environments.
Experience supporting UK or European subsidiaries of foreign parent companies.
Exposure to employment law, compliance, and intellectual property matters.

Culture & Benefits

Generous time off packages including additional half days with public holidays.
Global career development opportunities.
Social events and referral bonus scheme up to $3,000 per successful referral.
Flexible hybrid working model balancing office and remote work.

Hiring process

Initial screening and interviews.
Further evaluation steps as applicable.