Senior Legal Counsel (5–8 PQE) – In-House / Commercial Contracts

Senior Legal Counsel (5–8 PQE) – In-House / Commercial Contracts

Hybrid (London / UK) · £70,000–£90,000 + Bonus · Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We’re partnering with a fast-growing tech/services business to hire a Senior Legal Counsel with strong commercial contracts experience. You’ll own high-value negotiations, advise senior stakeholders, and help evolve legal operations and templates.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts (SaaS, licensing, procurement, partnerships, NDAs, DPAs).
  • Advise leadership and cross-functional teams (commercial, product, compliance, finance).
  • Develop playbooks and improve template suite, contracting workflows, and risk policies.
  • Manage and triage external counsel; oversee legal budget and matter tracking.
  • Mentor junior legal team members; contribute to governance and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • UK-qualified solicitor (or equivalent), 5–8 years’ PQE in commercial / technology contracts.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; pragmatic, business-first judgment.
  • Familiarity with data protection, IP, liability caps, and limitation language.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

  • Hybrid / remote flexibility (London hub).
  • Bonus, pension, private health; professional subscriptions.
  • Training budget, mentorship, and genuine career progression.
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Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.