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 in England & Wales (mandatory – other jurisdictions will not be considered).
6–10 years’ PQE, with a strong private practice background in commercial/technology law.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in private practice or within a law firm.
3–5 years of in-house experience, specifically handling commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
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 (including AI).
Commercially astute, pragmatic, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
For international candidates: minimum 5–6 years of working experience in the UK. Hybrid role – candidates must be able to work in London 3 days per week. Salary up to £140k depending on experience.
Please apply now if you have the relevant experience