Senior Legal Counsel | 12 month FTC

At GBST, we are passionate about helping wealth management and advice businesses innovate, grow and deliver better outcomes for their clients. As we continue to expand across global markets, we are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Consultant to join our London-based Legal team on a 12-month contract.Reporting to the General Counsel, based in Sydney, Australia, you will play a critical role in supporting our EMEA business. You will partner with senior executives across the business to provide commercially focused legal advice that enables growth while effectively managing risk. You will provide strategic and practical support across a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on technology contracting and regulatory compliance.Key responsibilities include:Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of complex commercial and SaaS agreementsProvide pragmatic legal advice on commercial, corporate, privacy, employment and intellectual property mattersSupport pre-sales activities, including responses to RFx opportunitiesAdvise stakeholders on legal, commercial and regulatory risks and help drive practical outcomesMonitor legislative developments and ensure compliance across relevant jurisdictionsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and act as a strategic business partnerDevelop legal templates, playbooks and processes to improve efficiency and scalabilityDeliver legal training and guidance to strengthen contracting and risk awareness across the organisationMentor and support junior members of the legal teamWhat we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced legal professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and a collaborative approach. You'll be comfortable with both strategy and delivery work. Additional attributes include:At least 8 years of post-admission experience, relevant legal qualifications and a current, unrestricted practising certificateSignificant experience negotiating and managing complex technology and SaaS agreementsStrong knowledge of UK GDPR and privacy legislationExcellent commercial judgement, with the ability to balance risk against business objectives, and exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsStrong drafting, negotiation and communication skillsExperience working in a technology, financial services or software environment, either in-house or at a leading law firmA proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused mindsetWhy join GBST?At GBST, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where individuals are empowered to contribute, challenge ideas and continuously improve.You will have the opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple regions, influence key commercial outcomes and make a meaningful impact in a global technology business.If you are a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys partnering closely with the business and helping organisations navigate complex legal challenges, we would love to hear from you.Our UK benefits include:Two days of flexible or hybrid workingInstant savings and discounts at major retailers across the countryPrivate health insurance, including dental and optical coverNon-contributory pension schemeSalary sacrifice schemes for cars, cycle-to-work and additional pension contributionsAn additional GBST & U day off each yearEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)LinkedIn Learning