At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on data privacy laws and manage commercial contracts in a global banking environment.
- Company: Leading global financial institution with a strong EMEA Legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a proactive team and enjoy genuine ownership of your work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data protection and commercial contracts in a high-stakes environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' experience in data privacy and commercial contracts.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A leading global financial institution is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its EMEA Legal team in London, supporting the group's UK and European banking entities.
This is a broad, high-impact role combining data privacy expertise with commercial contracts and procurement experience. You'll advise on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and wider EMEA privacy law, manage cross-border data transfer frameworks, oversee the firm's Data Protection Policy, and support DPIAs, LIAs and DSARs.
You'll also lead a small team providing legal support on procurement and commercial agreements, including SaaS, cloud, outsourcing, technology licensing and professional services contracts while partnering closely with Procurement on strategy and negotiations with key suppliers.
What we're looking for:
- Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE (in-house, private practice, or both)
- Strong technical grounding in UK/EU GDPR, cross-border transfers, DPIAs/TIAs and DSARs
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Exposure to technology, outsourcing or procurement matters
- Familiarity with UK PRA/FCA outsourcing and operational resilience requirements, EBA Guidelines and EU DORA is a strong plus
- Excellent judgment, stakeholder management and the confidence to work independently while knowing when to escalate
This is a great opportunity for a proactive, collaborative lawyer who enjoys variety and wants genuine ownership across privacy and commercial contracting in a global banking environment.
Please contact James Franklin at Danos Group to discuss further.
Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Lawyer in Slough employer: Danos Group
Danos Group is an excellent employer, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to transition into the banking sector within a supportive and collaborative environment. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, a strong focus on personal development, and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues in a dynamic global investment bank, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
