Senior Legal Counsel (Technology)

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research charity in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a Senior Legal Counsel (Technology) to provide strategic and operational legal advice. You will oversee high-impact legal projects, collaborate with Technology leadership, and help advance legal strategies. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with technology law expertise, including cybersecurity and data protection. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for personal development, all while actively contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in technology law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and clients' expectations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-impact legal projects.
• Deliver strategic and operational legal advice.
• Collaborate with leadership for digital transformation.

Skills

Expertise in technology law

Cybersecurity knowledge

AI/GenAI regulation expertise

Data protection expertise

Strong interpersonal skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

.**Senior Legal Counsel (Technology)** **Location:** Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. As Senior Legal Counsel (Technology), you will lead on complex, high-impact projects, delivering both strategic and operational contracting legal advice to our Technology team. You’ll build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and partner closely with Technology leadership to enable the successful delivery of Cancer Research UK’s digital transformation and innovation agenda. In addition, you’ll collaborate with the Head of Legal to advance our Legal Services Strategy, improve processes, and strengthen compliance across the charity. If you’re a qualified lawyer with expertise in technology law and you want to apply your skills to drive innovation and ensure the ethical application of technology towards a purpose-driven mission, we would love for you to join our mission. **What skills will I need**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.If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.