Technology and Commercial Lawyer (UK)

Overview

In this role you will support the Corporate and Technology Legal team by advising on technology, outsourcing and third-party risk in UK/EU financial services. You will draft and negotiate complex vendor and technology contracts and provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements, with a focus on data privacy, cybersecurity and AI. You will partner with cross‑functional stakeholders across Mizuho Americas and international offices to enable technology and outsourcing initiatives. This is a hands-on, collaborative position at a top global bank with a strong emphasis on regulatory readiness and operational resilience. You will help shape the firm’s approach to technology risk in a dynamic

Pay / Benefits

• base salary $150,000–$160,000
• discretionary bonus
• generous employee benefits package
• hybrid working program

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate third-party vendor agreements (outsourcing, cloud/SaaS, data processing, NDAs, software development, SLAs, professional services, market data)
• Advise on UK/EU outsourcing and third-party risk, operational resilience and regulatory frameworks
• Counsel on contractual and regulatory aspects of AI, cloud, digital services and emerging tech
• Support compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR and international data transfers
• Keep abreast of UK/EU regulatory developments from authorities like FCA, EBA, European Commission
• Coordinate with SMEs on IP, data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution relating to vendor contracts
• Maintain templates and know-how for sourcing and technology matters
• Handle other duties as assigned by senior legal leadership

Key requirements

• 5-6 years PQE
• Extensive experience negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts
• Experience advising on DORA implementation, ICT service arrangements, operational resilience and AI-related regulatory regimes
• Strong familiarity with UK/GDPR and EU GDPR, international data transfers, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience requirements
• Analytical, with ability to translate laws into practical business solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to non-legal stakeholders
• Proactive, independent and collaborative in a fast-paced environment

• strong communication
• collaboration
• problem-solving
• data privacy and GDPR
• cybersecurity
• cloud and SaaS contracting

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →