At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead on technology, data, and AI legal matters while shaping the firm's approach.
- Company: Established investment management firm with a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Benefits: Opportunity for ownership, exposure to diverse legal frameworks, and impactful work.
- Other info: Diverse talent pool encouraged; flexible application process available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing area of technology and financial services.
- Qualifications: 3-5 PQE lawyer with strong IT or tech commercial contracts experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Specialisms: We’re working with an established investment management firm to hire a Lawyer into its London team.
We’ve partnered with the business previously and have a good understanding of how the team is structured and where this role fits.
The position has recently re-opened following a change in circumstances.
This is a genuinely interesting opportunity for a technology or IT contracts lawyer looking to move into a high-performing financial services environment.
The focus is clear.
They are looking for someone confident handling technology, data and complex vendor contracts within a regulated business.
This is not a funds or regulatory role.
Those capabilities already exist within the team.
Instead, this hire will take ownership of the firm’s technology and AI-related legal work.
That remit is still evolving, which is where the opportunity sits.
You will be the go-to person for all technology, data and AI matters across the business.
This is not just about reviewing contracts.
You will play a key role in shaping how legal supports this area as the firm continues to grow, with real scope to build and define the approach.
Alongside this, you’ll sit within an investment platform, giving you exposure to client agreements and the broader legal framework of a fund business, without needing to come in as a specialist.
It’s a slightly unusual mix, and one that doesn’t come up often.
What you’ll be doing Leading on IT, Saa S, licensing and key operational contracts Advising on technology procurement and third-party arrangements Supporting data protection and information governance matters Acting as the legal lead on technology and AI initiatives Who this suits The most likely background is a 3–5 PQE lawyer with a strong grounding in IT or tech commercial contracts, either in private practice or in-house.
You might be in a specialist commercial or technology team and looking to move into financial services, or already in-house and looking for a role with greater ownership.
Financial services experience would be helpful, but is not essential.
What matters more is strong technical capability, confidence working independently, and the ability to engage directly with stakeholders.
The business itself is performing strongly, with a high-calibre and collaborative team.
It offers the chance to step into a growing area, take ownership early and make a visible impact.
For a confidential discussion, contact Tom Boulderstone on 020 7936 8943 or send your CV to tgb@barclaysimpson. com We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies.
Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics.
We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply.
If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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Legal Counsel Job in London employer: Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment
Join a leading investment management firm in London, where you will have the opportunity to shape the legal landscape surrounding technology and AI initiatives. With a collaborative work culture and a focus on employee growth, this role offers a unique chance to take ownership of critical legal matters while being part of a high-performing team. The firm values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a supportive environment for professional development.
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Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment Recruitment Team
