208 Assistant Legal Counsel Operations Technology jobs in London

**Job Description :**
The primary responsibility of the **Technology Data Privacy Legal Counsel** is, in conjunction with the Senior Data Privacy Director and other members of the Data Privacy team, to help Diageo leverage data as a strategic and commercial asset. This role provides strategic guidance on new technologies; advising business users and key partners within Digital & Technology.
The Technology Data Privacy Legal Counsel will have deep working knowledge of fast-developing technologies in the context of data privacy, as well as an ability to deliver commercially-minded advice on the implementation of new technologies within Diageo's ecosystem. The successful person will operate at a strategic and operational level, requiring an ability for pro-active strategic thinking to identify creative solutions to challenges and high levels of credibility to deliver complex messages in a nuanced, clear and persuasive manner. They will use their legal understanding to ensure the business is well advised of the options open to it: explaining legal concepts in plain English; adapting advice to the specific audience; working autonomously and taking initiative.
They will need good interpersonal and influencing skills; being flexible in their approach to supporting different priorities and be confident to support with presentations and training sessions on data privacy and protection implications of new technologies / potential data uses, to diverse audiences. They will partner with market representatives from legal, Data & Technology teams, Global Data Privacy & Operations, to ensure that consumer data privacy standards are implemented effectively globally.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Data Privacy team, establishing and maintaining the following capabilities:
**Support the establishment and maintenance of a fit-for-purpose data privacy capability within Diageo Digital & Technology team and the global privacy function.**
The Technology Data Privacy Counsel will work with others to ensure appropriate policies, frameworks, processes and procedures are in place globally regarding the collection, use, storage and management of data within Diageo's Digital & Technology teams. This will include working with the Senior Data Privacy Director towards the right organisation and capabilities to:
(i) enable Diageo's digital transformation;
(ii) ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, guidance and best-practice;
(iii) establish a global approach to building data savvy capability within and throughout Diageo, including training and assessment (as needed); and
(iv) further building data privacy capabilities to shape and align with Diageo's commercial, brand and digital transformation agenda, and to ensure Diageo has a fit-for-purpose data compliance environment globally.
**Shaping the future**
The Technology Data Privacy Legal Counsel will be results-driven to assist in ongoing development of the following within the Digital & Technology function: (i) data management to facilitate compliant and secure collection and processing of data; (ii) the normalisation of data usage and data sharing; and (iii) making informed decisions on how to improve future business outcomes. The role will also include working to ensure that Diageo has a strong reputation amongst key stakeholders (e.g., employees, customers, consumers and regulators) for being responsible custodians of data.
**Effective Cost Management**
Ensure delivery of cost-effective legal support in context of business objectives and current risk environment; responsible for end-to-end legal spend and seek to eliminate unnecessary costs by optimising use of internal and external legal resources.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Advise on legal and reputational matters within Digital & Technology.
+ Work closely with the data team on key data projects, ensuring the legal advice reflects the specific technologies and how they work.
+ Deliver training on new and / or developing technologies in the context of data privacy, across various business units.
+ Conduct horizon scanning for regulatory updates and policy shifts, especially in relation to data privacy, data governance and developing technologies (including AI/ML and PET); communicating this legal research to a range of senior partners.
+ Draft and advise on complex data protection-related documentation, including documentation relating to data transfers and privacy impact assessments for technology use-cases.
+ Engaging in the drafting, negotiating and reviewing of DPAs and / or DP clauses in key strategic technology-related contracts.
+ Lead complex privacy reviews and negotiations in the technology space, as they relate to data. Liaise with multiple business functions as appropriate.
The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to shape their role within this function. You will have the benefit of working across multiple interesting and innovative projects and in a supportive and collaborative working environment.
**Experience:**
+ Qualified Lawyer in an EU member-state or the UK, or deep and wide-ranging experience in global technology data privacy matters.
+ Ability to assess new technologies comfortably.
+ Significant experience advising on, and understanding of, data privacy and protection in the context of new and developing technologies, including in relation to AI/ML, PET and the ability to understand differences between specific technological implementations.
+ Significant experience in big data, data lakes and data governance in big data programmes.
+ Demonstrable interest in understanding how technology works to deliver highly effective data privacy advice.
+ 5+ years of legal practice in data privacy, gained in-house, or in a law firm.
+ In-depth knowledge of global protection and privacy laws and best practices within a technology context.
+ Successful management of partners at all levels, resulting in strong and positive outcomes.
+ The ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity and working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and matrixed environment.
+ Deep personal accountability for great performance.
**Working with Us**
Flexibility is key to success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you and we'll work together so that you're supported from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world!
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
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**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
1HQ
**Additional Locations :**
Amsterdam
**Job Posting Start Date :**
2024-07-15
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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**Join us at Entrust?**
At Entrust, we're shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely?
**Get to Know Us?**
Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It's the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future?
**Position Overview**
Entrust is looking for an experienced and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our customer-focused legal team in London, UK. As a key member of our global legal team, you will support the sales and growth of Entrust across EMEA and APAC regions, with a focus on the recently-acquired Onfido identity verification business. Your rolePossessing strong communication and analytical skills, superior business sense, and the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.Your work will involve working with senior management to close strategic sales transactions with key customers of the business. You will work closely with the product teams developing contract templates for new solutions.
This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while partnering with diverse teams, to support the sale of cutting-edge AI-powered digital identity solutions. The specific areas of focus and responsibilities will change based on company priorities, new legal issues and the competitive ecosystem. If you're passionate about providing great client service for a dynamic technology company, we'd love to have you on board!
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts in support of the Entrust business segments, primarily digital identity solutions, including software and cloud-based agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, data protection agreements and other technology related agreements in line with corporate policies and risk tolerance and advise executive management on deal risk reviews;
+ Review and advise the business on complex and high value government and private tenders and provide legal support to the business in responding to RFPs, RFQs;
+ Provide legal support and guidance to the global organization on a broad range of other transactional, regulatory, compliance and ad-hoc matters as required;
+ Lead legal team priority projects as may be assigned from time to time while effectively collaborating with other business and legal colleagues;
+ Collaborate with internal clients at all levels to effectively minimize legal risk to the business while supporting and assisting in the achievement of the company's business and strategic objectives;
+ Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's business and business practices in order to best serve the business;
+ Maintain high visibility within the business and gain the trust of senior management; and
+ Work in collaboration with other in-house attorneys located globally and outside counsel.
**Required Qualifications**
+ **Professional Background** : LLB (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; an LLM is a plus. Must be authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
+ **Work Authorization** : Must have unrestricted work authorization and be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
+ **Experience** : Minimum five years' of relevant post qualified experience, with at least 3 years in an in-house corporate environment.
+ **Language Skills** : Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, Dutch, or German is a significant advantage.
+ **Commercial Acumen** : Proven experience in interpreting, drafting and negotiating complex software and cloud/managed services technology agreements across multiple jurisdictions throughout EMEA and APAC.
+ **Communication & Leadership** : Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to think strategically and give practical and business-oriented advice.
+ **Time Management** : Superior prioritization skills to efficiently manage a large volume and variety of commercial transactions in a fast-paced global environment.
+ **Flexibility** : Approachable, adaptable and comfortable dealing with uncertain and ambiguous situations, with a creative problem solving mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
**_Please note this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in our London office._**
#LI-CV
At Entrust, we don't just offer jobs - we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:?
+ Career Growth: Whether you're a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we're invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority?
+ Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you're remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle?
+ Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow?
We believe in securing identities-but it doesn't stop there. At Entrust, we're passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we're creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves?
**Ready to Make an Impact?**
If you're excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let's build a more secure world-together?
**Apply today?**
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**Entrust is an** **EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans** **Employer**
_For Canadian roles, or where applicable:_
**Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.**
_If you require an accommodation, contact_ _._
**Recruiter:**
Claudia Vernon

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world - so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.

Legal Counsel
Job ID
212924
Posted
23-Apr-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Legal
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Legal Counsel**
CBRE requires a business focussed Legal Counsel to support its Global Workplace Solutions ("GWS") Enterprise Accounts Division in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA") region.
The role entails a full range of legal, risk and governance issues which affect and are integral to facilities management and project services contracts. More specifically, the role will support the Data Centre Services (DCS) division in GWS.
**What You'll Do**
-As a member of the legal team, is responsible for all aspects of legal work, including contract reviews, drafting, and governance, this role requires high attention to detail, organisation, commercial insight, communication skills, determination and flexibility to support the different business needs.
-Duties will be to assist other Legal Counsels in the team, and members of the business with the contractual aspects involved in the sales and bidding processes - e.g., carrying out contract reviews and summaries, negotiating, assisting with internal approvals, and drafting mark-ups or commentary on client contracts at all stages of the contract lifecycle.
-Put in place Local Country Agreements (LCAs) that sit under our global Master Services Agreements (MSAs). The LCAs are made between the CBRE local entity or affiliate and the client's local entity. This entails reviewing the MSA to determine whether there are any local jurisdictional or legal issues that need to be covered off or addressed in the LCA. For example, signing/execution formalities, pricing/payment terms, employee issues and insurance provisions all potentially have a local law nuance that needs to be captures in the LCA.
-The role also requires extensive stakeholder management in multiple jurisdictions, liaising with other regional Legal teams, Transition teams and in-country ops, pricing and commercial teams to ensure the LCAs reflect the local pricing and scope.
-Supports all aspects of deal negotiation, terms, and conditions of complex outsourcing and project management contracts, also providing input with regard to the commercial elements of the deals where they impact the legal provisions (e.g., pricing, service levels, governance, audit, exit, etc.).
-Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the laws in EMEA affecting the business and proactively communicate them to the business.
-Provides legal advice on an "ad hoc" basis in response to steady-state or business as usual contract queries and disputes and other legal issues as they arise.
-Has the ability to isolate complex legal issues and to provide prompt, concise and commercially focused legal advice, while balancing risks and benefits and being able to communicate these issues effectively.
**What You'll Need**
-Qualified in England and Wales, registered and currently practising lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
-A demonstrable track record of broad based commercial and contractual law experience and good knowledge of contract and commercial law.
-Knowledge of Data Protection regulations.
-Commercial law experience across multiple jurisdictions working with multinational companies.
-Knowledge of Facilities Management services and Projects is desirable but not essential
-In addition to English, fluency in 1 or more European language is desirable but not essential
**Why CBRE**
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realise your full potential.
**Our Values in Hiring**
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
+ As part of a high-performing team of lawyers in London and Hong Kong, your role will be to provide proactive and commercial legal advice and assistance which result in effective solutions within acceptable levels of risk.
+ Working with external counsel where required, your role will be to provide legal support in relation to our fund ranges, (including AIF and UCITS ranges in the UK, Ireland and Luxembourg) and more specifically to our ETF suite of funds. Responsible for the drafting, co-ordination and management of fund prospectuses and other product documentation.
+ You will work closely with the relevant business teams either independently or together with others across the wider legal team in the US, UK and Hong Kong, as well as working with our Janus Henderson Tabula ETF team.
+ Draft board memos and fund documentation including Prospectuses, KIIDs and shareholder notifications (with support from external counsel where required)
+ Analyse regulation and implement resulting changes to fund documentation, working closely with other functions
+ Advise the business in relation to the application of regulation to products
+ Partner with the business- gathering information and managing and processing comments from multiple stakeholders
+ Manage the governance and approval of fund documentation changes, including Management Company and Fund Board interactions; and
+ Ensure that local prospectus supplements are prepared and translated as required
+ Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
+ Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
+ Generous Holiday policies
+ Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
+ Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
+ Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
+ Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
+ Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
+ All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
+ Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
+ Law degree
+ 5 years+ PQE
+ ETF experience
+ Logical and methodical approach
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Ability and desire to continuously learn
+ Strong analytical skills
+ Ability to find innovative solutions within acceptable levels of risk
+ Ability to proactively build relationships at all levels within the organisation
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and prioritise appropriately across a wide range of work
+ Strong professional presence with good interpersonal, team working and influencing skills
Nice to have skills
+ Financial qualifications desirable (e.g. IMC)
+ Knowledge of ESG investing desirable
+ Good commercial acumen; and
+ Ability to manage external legal advisers where relevant
Supervisory responsibilities
+ No
Potential for growth
+ Mentoring
+ Leadership development programs
+ Regular training
+ Career development services
+ Continuing education courses
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at
#LI-LD1 #LI-HYBRID
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

**Career Growth, Flexibility and Collaboration!**
Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. Headquartered in Minnesota, we offer our colleagues the ability to work globally, in a flexible and collaborative environment. Our team makes an impact!
**The Company:** Entrust relies on curious, dedicated and innovative individuals whom anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust's technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers.
**We Believe:** Securing identities is most effective when we value all identities. We are committed to ensuring that, through diversity and inclusion, the many voices that make up our communities are heard. From unconscious bias training for managers to global affinity groups that create connections both within and across our enterprise, Entrust expects and encourages all individuals to accept and respect one another. And, of course, to be themselves.
**Position Overview**
Entrust is looking for an experienced and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our team in London, UK. As a member of our global legal team, you will support employment law matters at Entrust across our global organization, with a focus on our EMEA and APAC regions. Your role will involve working closely with Human Resources and members of management on a variety of employment-related issues.
This Legal Counsel will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while partnering with diverse teams across a dynamic global technology company. The specific areas of focus and responsibilities will vary with evolving employment laws and regulations and the company's overall strategic direction, but include the following:
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Advise on all types of global employment law matters (with emphasis on EMEA & APAC jurisdictions) including, but not limited to recruiting and hiring practices, wage and hour and pay equity issues, performance management, employee discipline, internal investigations, leave and accommodation requests, disability related issues, employee terminations, discrimination and harassment complaints, interpreting and applying employment policies and statutory regulations, and negotiating and preparing employment-related agreements.
+ Work closely with outside legal counsel to manage employment related claims in all stages including investigation, pre-litigation, judicial, and administrative proceedings.
+ Provide practical and timely legal and business advice to HR and other business leaders on various employment matters and initiatives to effectively minimise and mitigate legal risk.
+ Partner with external counsel and other members of the legal and HR teams to support and advise on immigration, including individual immigration/visa cases as well as company immigration policy.
+ Proactively identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the area of employment law and advise accordingly.
+ Review and negotiate terms of commercial agreements, especially as such terms relate to employment matters.
+ Review and develop company policies tailored to multiple jurisdictions within EMEA and APAC.
+ Work in collaboration with other in-house attorneys located globally and outside counsel.
+ Handle additional projects as assigned, including related to corporate and commercial legal matters.
**Required Qualifications**
+ **Professional Background** : LLB (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; an LLM is a plus. Must be authorised and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
+ **Experience** : Minimum three years' of relevant post qualified experience.
+ **Language Skills** : Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, Dutch, or German is a plus.
+ **Commercial Acumen** : Experience drafting and negotiating variety of employment-related agreements and documents across multiple jurisdictions.
+ **Communication** : Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to think strategically and give practical and business-oriented advice.
+ **Time Management** : Superior prioritisation skills to efficiently manage a large volume and variety of employment law matters in a fast-paced global environment.
+ **Right to Work** : Must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and be willing to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.
**_Please note this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in our London office._**
**About Entrust**
Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted experiences for identities, payments, and digital infrastructure. We offer an unmatched breadth of solutions that are critical to enabling trust for multi-cloud deployments, mobile identities, hybrid work, machine identity, electronic signatures, encryption, and more. With more than 2,800 colleagues, a network of global partners, and customers in over 150 countries, it's no wonder the world's most entrusted organizations trust us. For more information, visit .
For more information, visit ( . Follow us on, LinkedIn ( , Facebook ( , Instagram ( , and YouTube ( US roles, or where applicable:_
**Entrust is an** **EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans** **Employer**
_For Canadian roles, or where applicable:_
**Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.**
_If you require an accommodation, contact_ _._
**Recruiter:**
Claudia Vernon

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world - so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.

**Who Are We?**
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Claim, Legal
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Travelers is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team in our London office, offering an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality legal advice on complex and financially significant matters within the UK insurance market. This role involves advising senior business clients, managing external lawyers, and providing strategic guidance on professional indemnity, financial lines, and cyber/technology matters. You'll proactively identify and mitigate risks, draft and negotiate legal documents, and stay informed on legal developments to deliver effective solutions.
We're looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate and experience of working with or in the Lloyd's or London market on insurance coverage disputes, primarily in the areas of professional risks, financial lines, and cyber/technology. Strong skills in negotiation, communication, and analysis are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional legal acumen, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage complex legal issues independently.
If you're ready to join a collaborative team committed to delivering outstanding legal services, apply now and take the next step in your career with Travelers
**What Will You Do?**
+ Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex matters which have or may have a financial impact on business activities and operations.
+ Researches legal precedents and principles within area of specialisation or expertise.
+ Identifies unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues.
+ Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
+ Responsible for managing external lawyers and advising senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters.
+ Works with inside and/or outside lawyers to research legal requirements, issues and consults on legal strategies within area of specialisation or expertise.
+ Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
+ Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, on-line documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences.
+ Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
+ May act as mentor and coach to less senior lawyers, paralegal/staff; explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.
+ Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
+ Ensures timely submission of work product as required. When required, reviews and approves invoices for retained lawyers to ensure appropriate expenses incurred and compliance with corporate retention agreement. Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ UK qualification preferred.
+ Articulate presentation skills, with comfort and skill employing technology.
+ Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
+ Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
+ Ability to effectively understand and utilise technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
+ Products, Voice Recognition Technology, and other office management programmes.
+ Independent ability to analyse legal issues with minimal supervision.
+ Appreciation for and commitment to delivery of high quality legal work.
+ Works collaboratively with team members and others.
+ Demonstrates superior legal acumen.
+ Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
+ Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.
+ Strong research skills.
+ Strong negotiation skills.
+ Multi-tasking tolerance and success.
+ Decision making and problem solving abilities.
+ Sense of urgency/responsiveness.
+ A UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ A qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practicing certificate and/or relevant qualifications together with UK insurance market experience.
+ Good working knowledge of professional risks, financial lines, marine and/or liability products, business products and services, property and casualty, cyber/technology together with knowledge of the Lloyd's and London Insurance market.
+ Legal Degree (or equivalent).
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Private Medical Insuran** **ce:** On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
+ **Holiday Entitlement:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
+ **Wellness Programme:** The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ( ) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .

As ourSenior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) , you'll beworking as part of the wider legal team and under the supervision and guidance of - and reporting to - the Senior Director, Legal, Global Construction & Power.

What you will do

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Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy
Job Description:
The Senior Privacy Counsel will advise and provide guidance to Sage colleagues on data protection issues on a global basis. In particular, the role will focus on support for Sage colleagues working in product development and engineering, and sales and marketing, plus assistance to the Commercial and Product Legal teams with advice in connection with complex privacy legal matters (including regional Commercial Legal team members), and privacy risk incident management.
The role will report into the Data Privacy Director, and will involve close collaboration with other members of the Data Privacy Legal team, and the Sage legal team more widely.
This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will be required to work from the London office 3 times a week.
Key Responsibilities:
What's in it for you?
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing crucial support to Sage colleagues across various functions, including product development, engineering, sales, and marketing.
You'll collaborate closely with the Commercial and Product Legal teams to offer expert advice on complex privacy legal matters and assist in privacy risk incident management. You will also develop, mentor and potentially manage more junior members of the team.
Additionally, you'll play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes to ensure Sage's compliance with data protection legal requirements. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the organisation's commitment to data privacy and compliance, while further developing your expertise in this critical area of law. It's a great opportunity for someone with experience of leading a small team.
Summary of your day-to-day?
- In this role, your day-to-day activities involve leveraging your expert knowledge of data protection laws, including GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, to provide high-quality legal advice to stakeholders across Sage.
- You'll collaborate with regional colleagues and external counsel on matters outside the UK jurisdiction and data privacy risk incidents. Additionally, you'll contribute to maintaining Sage's data privacy compliance framework, including policy review and development, while supporting the creation of external-facing materials such as privacy notices and consent notices.
- Your role also entails identifying and mitigating privacy risks, providing expert input on GDPR compliance activities, and supporting product and engineering teams in implementing privacy by design principles. - Furthermore, you'll lead advisory efforts on cookies, similar technologies, and digital advertising, contribute to the management of the data privacy operating model, act as a key contact for EU local legal and data privacy matters, and develop and deliver training materials to colleagues across Sage.
Minimum qualifications for this role:
- Robust knowledge of data protection laws coupled with significant post-qualification experience advising corporate organisations, preferably gained through in-house roles.
- Candidates should demonstrate a business-oriented mindset, operational focus, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as ad tech, AI, and machine learning. The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritise tasks effectively, and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues is essential.
- Additionally, candidates should exhibit advanced behavioural competencies, including effective communication, collaboration, customer focus, and adaptability, while also showcasing experience with privacy management tools like OneTrust.
Preferred qualifications include prior in-house experience or secondment roles, along with a track record of working on complex projects.
Technical / professional qualifications: Qualified lawyer with significant post qualification experience with strong data protection law expertise within the UK and EU, and good working knowledge of data privacy law regimes in other jurisdictions preferred. IAPP CIPP/E certification or similar.
Your benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
- On-going training and professional development
- Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
- Flexible work patterns and hybrid working
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Function:
Legal
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
London
Work Place type:
Hybrid
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