Senior Tech Lawyer

  • London
  • £100,000-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior Technology LawyerIf you'd like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us.About iProoviProov provides science-based biometric solutions that enable the world's most security-conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award-winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance.This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.The RoleReports to: Head of LegalLocation: WeWork HQ, Waterloo - Hybrid (minimum once in the office per week)Remuneration: £100k-£140k (Base), Growth Shares, Company Performance Bonus and Wider UK BenefitsiProov is scaling at speed, and we're looking for a dynamic Senior Technology Lawyer to join our London team. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you'll be a trusted advisor and a key player in shaping our legal approach as we expand globally. This is more than just a legal role-it's an opportunity to drive innovation, influence commercial strategy, and work at the cutting edge of digital identity.How You'll Make An ImpactNo two days are the same at iProov. You'll play a pivotal role in:
  • Drafting & Negotiating: Shape the future of digital security by negotiating technology contracts that power our business.
  • Building Scalable Legal Processes: Create agile, risk-based policies and frameworks to support our rapid growth.
  • Protecting Our Assets: Draft employment policies, safeguard our IP, and collaborate with external counsel on real estate agreements.
  • Training & Thought Leadership: Educate teams across multiple functions and contribute to public policy projects in the digital identity space.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Support: Work closely with our Compliance function to navigate privacy, data protection, and industry regulations.
  • Legal Operations & Strategy: Contribute to legal toolkits, playbooks, and scalable contract processes that support our growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Product, Security, Revenue, Marketing, and People to align legal strategies with business goals.
Who We're Looking ForAt iProov, we're breaking boundaries, so we need someone with a growth mindset-a legal professional who is curious, analytical, and commercially sharp. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love using data to solve complex problems, we want to hear from you.Here's what we believe will make you successful in your position:Legal Expertise:
  • Ideally, in-house experience in tech, fintech, or regtech.
  • Strong contract negotiation skills, from RFP to signature.
Business-Focused & Commercially Savvy:
  • Proven ability to negotiate contracts with clients and contribute to revenue growth.
  • A pragmatic, risk-based approach to legal decision-making.
  • Experience working with Sales/Growth teams to accelerate deals.
Stakeholder & Project Management:
  • Ability to prioritise and lead legal projects across international teams.
  • Skilled at managing expectations with senior leadership, including the Head of Legal and Exec Team.
Regulatory & Privacy Enthusiasm:
  • Keen interest in data privacy, financial regulations, and emerging laws.
  • Openness to learning and navigating new regulatory landscapes.
Tech-Savvy Mindset:
  • Previous experience in a tech-driven company is a plus.
  • Familiarity with fintech or regtech industries is desirable.
At iProov, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital identity. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, drive strategy, and work on cutting-edge legal challenges, we'd love to hear from you!Our Culture & Recruitment ProcessAt iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We're a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We're committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, focusing solely on your qualifications, competence, and suitability for the role. We review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps in our interview process. If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request toBenefits
  • 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays - You can carry over up to 5 days each year, additionally you will receive an extra day's holiday for each year's service up to a maximum of 5.
  • Growth Shares
  • Flexible and Hybrid environment
  • Pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme
  • Nursery Salary Sacrifice
  • Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks (Up to 90days across the year)
  • Life Assurance
  • SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family
  • Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets
  • Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the office
  • Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions
  • Private Healthcare through Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below
The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:
  • Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology
  • 50% off monthly gym memberships
  • Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status
  • Half price trainers with Runners Need
  • Weekly rewards - Free coffee with Café Nero
  • Monthly rewards - Free Cinema ticket
  • Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status
  • Amazon prime free months based on activity
  • Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods
  • 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas
  • Allen Carr's £299 no smoking programme for free
  • Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace
  • Discounts on Weight Watchers
  • 50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screenings
Due to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.

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