We are TXP. We help businesses and organisations move forward, at pace and at scale. We believe in the transformative power of combining technology and people. By providing consulting expertise, development services and resourcing, we work closely with organisations to solve their most complex business problems.
Our work transforms organisations – and we take that responsibility seriously. We focus on success, pursue excellence and take ownership of everything we do.
With an ambitions build-and-buy strategy leading to strong growth targets, we are looking for an exceptional Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team. This critical position will deliver strategic input and legal oversight across a dynamic, high-growth business spanning technology & digital transformation services and talent resourcing services. You'll manage complex commercial agreements, support M&A initiatives, and safeguard the company’s legal and regulatory positioning, all while working closely with operational and financial stakeholders.
This role will own and develop TXP’s commercial legal capability, drafting, negotiating, operational ownership of contract lifecycle management and governing the various contracts that underpin Consulting, Development and Resourcing; Safeguarding compliance (data protection, information security, frameworks); and resolving commercial disputes pragmatically while enabling growth.
This role can be completed in a hybrid way, spending 2-3 days a week in our Birmingham- Fort Dunlop offices.
Responsibilities
- Contract Lifecycle Management – Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a range of commercial agreements: MSAs, SaaS/customer/vendor contracts, supply and partnership agreements, NDAs, licensing deals, reseller/distribution arrangements, and data‑processing agreements (GDPR).
- Commercial & Deal Support – Partner with finance, commercial and operational teams, and dealmakers to structure risk‑mitigated, business‑aligned agreements. Influence negotiation strategy and elevate critical legal considerations.
- PE & M&A Support – Provide legal due diligence support for acquisitions, investments, and divestitures.
- Regulatory & Risk Compliance – Oversee compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., UK GDPR), IP rights and licensing, regulatory frameworks in tech and recruitment, and PE reporting obligations. Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigating actions.
- Cross‑Functional Partnering – Work hand‑in‑hand with Finance, Sales, HR, IT, and Operations. Provide legal training and policy guidance to the contracts team, internal stakeholders, enhancing commercial awareness and legal literacy across teams.
- Process & Tech Enhancement – Advance legal operations through process improvement, documentation, CLM tools, and contract libraries. Drive automation and efficiency in legal workflows including the use of AI.
- Governance & Oversight – Support the CFO with relevant governance and reporting.
- Team Management- – Manage the contract management team (3), providing structured support and career development.
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years PQE or equivalent commercial legal experience, preferably in technology/SaaS and/or resourcing / recruitment sectors.
- Proven track record negotiating complex commercial and vendor agreements.
- Proficient in interpreting risk through both legal and financial lenses.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience advising sales leadership and finance teams.
- Previously managed and developed a small contract management team.
- In‑house experience within a PE‑backed environment or fast‑scaling tech/resourcing business.
- Familiarity with SaaS, IP licensing, data privacy, and emerging technologies.
- Experience in M&A transactions, due diligence, and post‑deal integration.
- Experience with legal tech and operations, CLM, or process automation.
- Exposure to PE governance, board reporting, or investor relations.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve).
- Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%).
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to an independent financial advisor.
- 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities.
Grow with us
Work on exciting new projects.
If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging.
We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities.
Be part of the TXP growth journey.
We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that.
