Legal Counsel (UK)

At GBST, we're inspiring wealth innovation for wealth management and advice organizations globally. Our commitment to excellence, track record of continued and successful delivery, hard work and product excellence has earned us the trust and partnership of many of the world's leading financial services organizations.

We've invested heavily in transforming our technology stack to bring a truly immersive and digital experience to the front and back-office.

The opportunity for U:

We're now on the lookout for a Legal Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team in London. In your role as Legal Counsel, you'll partner with business leaders and stakeholders to provide strategic advice and deliver legal services to our business in the EMEA region. You'll work closely with a Senior Legal Counsel in London and report directly to our General Counsel based in Australia.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in London. Take a look and see if this is the next career step for GBST & U.

What U will do

• Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, including negotiation and preparation of complex technology contracts to support business growth
• Provide expert input on a diverse scope of matters, including intellectual property, employment, and corporate law
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including privacy and data protection
• Manage legal risks to safeguard GBST's interests
• Educate and upskill the business on legal matters
• Initiate and contribute to continuous improvement in project methodologies, processes, and supporting tools

U will be someone with:

• UK qualifications as a lawyer with a professional practicing certificate
• 7+ years' post-admission experience
• Strong background in IT contracts, GDPR/data protection, and stakeholder management
• Experience as a sole or lead negotiator
• Demonstrated success providing commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice
• Experience in law firms, technology vendors, or financial services
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to manage competing priorities
• Private Health Insurance including Dental and Optical Cover
• Non-contributory Pension Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice -Car Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Additional Pension
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• GBST U-Day - an extra day of leave per year

If you're looking for a role where you can be a part of exciting innovation - we want to hear from you!

Apply now or reach out to if you have any questions. We are managing recruitment internally and do not require support from external agencies. Thank you.