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Senior Legal Counsel, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear
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Client:
W&P Partners Recruitment
Location:
newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
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Job Description:
W&P Legal Recruitment is assisting a global leader in telecommunications and satellite technology with the search for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to support their expanding operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with experience across both private practice and in-house environments.
The Role:
This is a flexible, primarily remote role with occasional travel to offices in the South East, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal and commercial matters. You will be involved in drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements and legal risk areas, acting as a trusted adviser to business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service, licensing, technology, SaaS, and partnership contracts.
* Collaborate with a number of business and operations teams to support business growth and innovation.
* Advise on wider legal areas including data protection (GDPR), intellectual property, marketing compliance, and regulatory risk.
* Work closely with the General Counsel on a number of key projects including developing a global IP strategy.
* Develop internal legal processes, templates, and best practices.
* Manage and liaise with external counsel where necessary.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with circa 4+ years’ PQE.
* Trained at a top-tier law firm, ideally within a TMT or commercial team.
* Strong in-house legal experience, either through a secondment or permanent role.
* Broad commercial contracts experience and sound understanding of technology-related legal issues.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance risk with business goals.
* Comfortable working autonomously in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer:
* A remote-first working model with autonomy and flexibility.
* Opportunity to work on high-quality cross-border commercial matters in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
* Collaborative and supportive team culture.
* Chance to make a visible impact and help shape legal strategy within a scaling business.
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