- Draft, review, and negotiate third-party vendor agreements, including outsourcing, cloud/SaaS, end-user license, market data, software development, professional service, service level, data processing, and non-disclosure agreements
- Advise on legal and regulatory requirements applicable to outsourcing and third-party arrangements within the UK and EU financial services sector, including operational resilience and third-party risk management frameworks
- Advise on contractual and regulatory considerations relating to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital services, and emerging technology initiatives
- Provide legal support relating to compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, international data transfers, and data processing agreements
- Support implementation and interpretation of UK and EU regulatory developments affecting technology and outsourcing arrangements, including regulations and guidance issued by the FCA, EBA, the European Commission, and other relevant authorities
- Coordinate as necessary with subject matter experts for advice and support related to intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and other matters that intersect with third-party vendor contract matters
- Contribute to maintenance of templates and know-how relating to sourcing and technology matters
- Such other matters as requested by the manager of the Corporate and Technology Legal team and/or the Chief Legal Officer
- At least 5-6 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE) solicitor
- Extensive experience negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts
- Experience advising on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) implementation, ICT service arrangements, operational resilience, artificial intelligence, and other regulatory regimes affecting technology vendors supporting regulated financial entities
- Strong familiarity with UK and EU legal and regulatory issues relevant to technology and outsourcing arrangements, including: UK GDPR and EU GDPR; international data transfers; technology and cloud outsourcing; operational resilience requirements; DORA; and artificial intelligence regulation and governance
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate laws, rules and regulations into practical business solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- At least 5-6 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE) solicitor
- Extensive experience negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts
- Experience advising on DORA implementation, ICT service arrangements, operational resilience, and AI regulatory regimes
- Strong familiarity with UK and EU legal and regulatory issues (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, international data transfers, cloud outsourcing, operational resilience)
- Strong analytical skills to translate laws, rules and regulations into practical business solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.
Mizuho Insights
What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
