Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & Technology Contracts Location: London (Hybrid - in-office 3x/week) |
Salary: £100,000-£140,000 DOE
Our client is seeking a
commercially-minded Senior Legal Counsel to join their global legal team. This role is ideal for a lawyer with
private practice experience followed by in-house exposure who enjoys working closely with commercial teams on complex technology contracts.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead drafting and negotiation of MSAs, SaaS agreements, Statements of Work, licensing and outsourcing contracts.
- Act as legal lead on strategic deals, advising on risk, governance, and approvals.
- Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Compliance to align legal advice with commercial objectives.
- Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and guidance.
- Support legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and adoption of legal tech/AI tools.
About You: - Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 6-10 years PQE.
- Strong private practice background in commercial/technology law.
- Subsequent in-house experience in tech, IT services, consulting or digital businesses.
- Experienced in complex tech and commercial contracts, with awareness of IP, data protection, and emerging tech (AI).
- Commercially astute, pragmatic, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
Hybrid role - must be in London 3x/week. Salary up to £140k depending on experience.
