Newcastle (This role is based full time in Newcastle)
A high-growth consultancy operating at the intersection of finance, data, and technology is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you’ll sit close to the business and directly enable complex commercial and technical deals.
The work is fast‑moving, intellectually demanding, and commercially critical. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of key contracts from day one, working across data licensing, research arrangements, and cutting‑edge technology and SaaS agreements that underpin real‑time decision‑making in global markets.
Key responsibilities
* Own drafting, negotiation, and execution of high‑value commercial contracts across data, research, SaaS, cloud, and IT services
* Structure and negotiate market data, exchange, and alternative data agreements in a complex regulatory environment
* Provide clear, commercial advice on risk allocation, including liability, IP, confidentiality, indemnities, termination, and regulatory constraints
* Build and evolve templates, playbooks, and contracting frameworks to scale legal capability
* Improve contract lifecycle management (CLM), governance, and operational efficiency
* Partner directly with senior stakeholders across Data, Technology, and Compliance to unblock deals and drive outcomes
* Ensure contracts are robust, compliant, and aligned with internal risk appetite and regulatory expectations
* Contribute to broader strategic and legal transformation projects
Candidate profile
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with 3–6 years’ PQE
* Strong track record in negotiating technology, SaaS, or data‑driven commercial contracts
* Confident, commercially minded negotiator who can move deals forward without losing control of risk
* Able to operate at pace, managing multiple live negotiations simultaneously
* High attention to detail with the ability to distil complexity into clear, practical advice
* Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
* Background in financial services, fintech, or investment management
* Exposure to market data, research, or alternative data licensing models
* Experience improving contracting processes, templates, or CLM systems in a scaling environment
* Immediate ownership of meaningful, business‑critical work
* Exposure to sophisticated global markets and fast‑evolving technology
* Close partnership with highly technical and commercial teams
* A culture that values autonomy, pace, and accountability
* The opportunity to shape how legal operates in a rapidly scaling environment
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