Commercial Legal Counsel (FTC + Hybrid) in Greater London

Job description

Our client, a well-known insurance provider, is looking for a pragmatic and collaborative Legal Counsel based in London (hybrid working) to cover a 12 month maternity leave.

The role will serve as the Legal Business Partner to the IT, Operations/Transformation and Procurement teams and focus on

(i) reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial, software and technology contracts

(ii) providing legal advice and support on transactions and projects that involve complex IT matters (including Saas, outsourcing, cloud, and AI solutions) and

(iii) assisting with commercial contract disputes (as necessary).

This is a 12 month FTC starting in November 2025. Successful candidate is required to attend the London office 1 - 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of legal agreements, with a focus on contracts relating to information technology, data, artificial intelligence and third-party services including, but not limited to, software licences, SaaS agreements, support and maintenance agreements and IT resource agreements
• Serve as the primary legal contact for the IT, Operations/Transformation and Procurement teams, providing proactive advice, support and strategic guidance to the business to achieve its goals and mitigate legal risks in those areas
• Provide guidance on the legal risks associated with our client’s proposed AI use cases in line with applicable Artificial Intelligence (AI) laws and regulations and ensure any AI use cases are approved in line with our client’s AI Policy
• Assist with the management of litigation, disputes and enforcement of contracts for the areas of the business overseen
• Instruct and liaise with external counsel, as necessary, in line with the Policy on the Engagement of External Counsel
• Assist other members of the team with workload as required and collaborate with legal counterparts in other jurisdictions (ie., United States, Europe and Bermuda)

Skills and Requirements:

• The role suits a confident, proactive lawyer with a background in commercial, IT and technology law.
• Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate SaaS, IT licensing, and cloud agreements
• In-house legal experience, ideally in the insurance industry

We would like you to be able to perform at your best throughout this recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to support you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English