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...