About the Role
Vitol has significantly expanded its technology platform in recent years, including notable growth in data science and AI. As a result, we are seeking an experienced technology contracts and data protection specialist to support the increasing demand for technology-related legal assistance. The workload will involve advising on and negotiating licenses, technology-related procurement, intellectual property, and privacy law.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with a proven track record of providing pragmatic and solution-focused technology and privacy law-related legal support.
Key Responsibilities
- IT Contract Reviews and Management:
- Review, draft, and negotiate technology contracts, including software, SaaS, cloud, and technology service agreements.
- Ensure technology contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements, focusing on data protection and information security clauses.
- Act as the primary point of contact for technology-related stakeholders on contractual matters, building robust relationships to bridge capability and capacity gaps.
- Support technology and other procurement teams in vendor due diligence and contract lifecycle management.
- Maintain a register of technology contracts and their key terms.
- Advise technology and business teams on contract interpretation and issue resolution.
- Escalate complex or high-risk contract issues to senior legal counsel as necessary.
- Data Protection:
- Develop, update, implement, and coordinate privacy policies and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support the implementation and management of data protection compliance programs (GDPR, UK DPA, FADP, etc.).
- Conduct and document data protection impact assessments for new projects and systems.
- Provide practical privacy advice to internal stakeholders, supporting day-to-day operations.
- Support and deliver privacy training to staff.
- Collaborate with Information Security and HR on data protection and breach response.
- Maintain records of processing activities and support data subject rights requests.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- A license to practice law, ideally in the UK, EU, or Switzerland.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in technology law and data protection.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, UK DPA, FADP, and international privacy frameworks.
- Proven track record in reviewing and managing technology contracts in an operational environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly with technology teams.
- Experience working in fast-paced international corporate environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer (UK qualified solicitor or equivalent).
- Experience working in a law firm or an in-house legal team providing advice to technology teams.
- Fluency in English and French.
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