Legal Counsel

London💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

In-house legal counsel providing commercial and operational legal advice to Product, Ad Tech, and Payment Processing teams at a global news organization.

Role type

In-house legal counsel (technology & commercial focus)

Builds

Technology-focused commercial agreements and data protection frameworks

Domain

Media & Publishing / Technology Law

Deliverable

Required skills

English law qualification, commercial contract law, technology contract drafting, data protection law (GDRP), stakeholder management

Preferred skills

UK law firm training, in-house experience, generative AI legal risk expertise

Technologies

SaaS, software development, data processing agreements

Responsibilities

Act as key legal contact for Product, Ad Tech, and Payment Processing; Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements; Advise on data protection matters and data processing agreements; Collaborate with Procurement, Compliance, and Cyber teams.

Seniority

Mid-level (2+ years PQE)

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About financialtimes33

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities t