Ensure that the commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship, data licensing and service activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the business on CIT Areas, including regulatory advice and advocacy, innovation and technology strategy, and contract drafting
Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to CIT Areas, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Creation and review of legal documents including agreements and licenses for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, and sponsorship

Dynamic and solutions-focused senior qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or similar in the UK or another comparable jurisdiction) with relevant post-qualification experience
Experience advising on a range of commercial and technology agreements
supplier, client and partner facing – including, software licenses, hardware and software maintenance, SaaS and cloud services, sponsorship, professional services, data and index licensing and PoCs
Experience advising on and managing legal risk arising in compliance with organisational policies and standards
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload, partnering with a variety of stakeholders
Have an understanding of legal rules and regulations impacting service provision at to a financial services institution

Dynamic and solutions-focused senior qualified lawyer
Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the objectives of the CIT, the legal function and broader organisation
Opportunity for professional development

Commercial and Technology Lawyer – AVP

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