Job Description
Legal and Commercial Lead
* Location: Surrey (Hybrid)
* Salary: £40'000 - £50'000 DOE
* Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Are you a commercially minded legal professional looking to take ownership of high-impact legal operations within a forward-thinking, tech-driven organisation? An award-winning global business in the technology solutions sector is seeking a Legal and Commercial Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening its legal, commercial, and operational foundations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys autonomy, and wants to shape legal operations within a growing, innovative company.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage the full contract lifecycle across clients, suppliers, and group companies.
* Draft, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, frameworks, amendments, and more.
* Lead on procurement governance, compliance checks, and documentation accuracy.
* Provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice to sales, operations, finance, and compliance teams.
* Maintain contract repositories, track renewals, and ensure audit-ready documentation.
* Identify risks, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement across legal operations.
* Champion automation and systems to scale legal workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
* Support and occasionally deputise for the Head of Legal Operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experienced in-house legal or commercial legal professional.
* Familiar with commercial contracting, operational processes, and compliance frameworks.
* Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship building.
* Analytical, detail-driven, and confident in decision-making.
* Proactive with a strong commercial mindset.
* Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
* Tech-savvy, with experience using CRM systems, document management tools, and Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with excellent additional benefits.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment.
* Exposure to senior leadership and critical legal frameworks.
* Autonomy to drive meaningful operational improvements.
To apply for the Legal and Commercial Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.