Senior Tech Legal Counsel — Lead Digital Transformation

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

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.