Senior Legal Counsel

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting an excellent Charity Organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Legal Counsel.

Our client is looking for a qualified Senior Legal Counsel who has extensive experience dealing with technology law and expertise in cybersecurity, AI/GenAI regulation, data protection, and digital contracting. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with 2 days office presence required per week, encouraging employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Senior Legal Counsel, to join a reputable Charity Organisation and lead on an interesting and rewarding caseload.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Legal Counsel

• Leading on legal matters relating to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), and day‑to‑day technology delivery
• Leading and negotiating a range of technology contracts (e.g. SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, data sharing, etc.) to support Technology operations and strategic initiatives
• Providing both strategic and operational legal support and expert advice to the Charity’s Technology team, enabling the successful delivery of the organisation’s digital transformation, innovation, and regulatory compliance
• Leading on legal risk assessments for new technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with legislation, ethical standards, and the Charity’s values
• Mentoring and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Contributing to the development of internal legal capabilities and external legal partnerships
• Represent the Charity’s Legal team in cross‑functional working groups focused on digital transformation, responsible technology, and innovation governance
• Monitoring and interpreting legal developments in emerging technologies, contributing to the Charity’s stance on the responsible use of AI and digital ethics
• Acting as a member of the Legal Senior Leadership Team (SLT), supporting the wider team by modelling leadership behaviours, championing the Charity’s values, and driving strategic change within the team

Experience/qualifications required for the Senior Legal Counsel

• UK Qualified lawyer with post‑qualification experience in technology law and expertise in cybersecurity, AI/GenAI regulation, data protection, and digital contracting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, manage clients’ expectations, and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset, capable of identifying and solving complex problems, championing innovation and promoting best practice

What’s in it for the successful Senior Legal Counsel?

Exposure to an interesting and fulfilling caseload and a range of benefits including:

• Mental health support
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks
• Learning and Development

How to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to progress in their career in a supportive team with some interesting work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Senior Legal Counsel position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation.