Legal Counsel – Technology

Overview

As Legal Counsel – Technology at Primark, you will lead drafting and negotiation of enterprise tech contracts, support digital transformation and outsourcing initiatives, and provide practical legal guidance on data, AI, cybersecurity, and evolving regulatory matters. You’ll serve as the primary legal partner for technology, data, and AI topics, collaborating across Primark and with external counsel to translate legal risk into actionable guidance. The role blends rigorous legal analysis with commercial objectives to accelerate tech-enabled growth in a fast-paced retail environment. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape technology governance at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Healthcare
• Pension
• Potential bonus
• 27 days leave + bank holidays (+ up to 5 more)
• Tax Saver Tickets
• Fitness centre access

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of enterprise technology contracts (cloud, software, data, digital, cross-border services)
• Support strategic digital transformation and outsourcing programmes across multiple markets
• Provide clear legal advice on contracts, disputes, and technology-related legislation (data, cybersecurity, AI governance)
• Advise on emerging technology issues (AI use cases, automation, data exploitation)
• Serve as primary legal partner for technology, data and AI topics, influencing decisions
• Collaborate with external counsel across jurisdictions, manage timelines and budgets, translate legal guidance for non-legal stakeholders

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 4–6 years PQE
• Experience advising on technology, digital or commercial matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for technology and cross-border contracts
• Exposure to data protection, cybersecurity or regulatory matters (EU/UK)
• Interest or experience with AI, automation, digital platforms and data-driven models
• Proven ability to manage large projects and stakeholder relationships

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Relationship building across the organisation
• Ability to translate legal advice into practical guidance
• Enterprise technology contracts drafting and negotiation
• Cross-border technology and commercial arrangements
• Data protection and cybersecurity familiarity

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