This is a Commercial Counsel role within a large, international professional services business, supporting operations across the UK and Europe.
You’ll join a well-established in-house legal function and work closely with the business to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal support across a broad range of matters.
The Role
This is a broad commercial contracts role with exposure to a wide range of legal areas, including technology, data privacy, and insurance-related agreements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Advising the business on a wide range of commercial legal matters
* Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including supplier, client and partnership contracts
* Supporting on IT and technology agreements (including SaaS and software licensing)
* Advising on data protection, privacy and information security matters (UK & EU GDPR)
* Supporting insurance-related agreements and documentation where required
* Advising on marketing, IP and general business law issues
* Delivering training and supporting the development of internal policies and processes
* Working closely with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
* Supporting general legal queries arising across the business
Team & Structure
* Part of a broader Legal, Risk & Compliance function
* Reporting into the Head of Commercial Legal (UK & Europe)
* Collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvement and internal initiatives
Candidate Profile
* UK-qualified lawyer
* Approx. 1–4 PQE (flexible)
* Background in private practice and/or in-house within a commercial legal team
Key skills:
* Strong grounding in commercial contracts
* Understanding of data privacy and technology-related agreements
* Commercial awareness and pragmatic approach
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills
* Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across the business
Desirable:
* Insurance or financial services exposure
* Experience with IP, data protection or cross-border matters
What This Role Offers
* Broad exposure across multiple legal disciplines
* Opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders
* Involvement in technology, data and commercial projects
* A structured but collaborative in-house legal environment