Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & Technology Contracts
Location: London (Hybrid – in-office 3x/week)
Salary: £100,000-£140,000 DOE
Our client is seeking a commercially-minded Senior Legal Counsel to join their global legal team. This role is ideal for a lawyer with private practice experience followed by in‑house exposure who enjoys working closely with commercial teams on complex technology contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead drafting and negotiation of MSAs, SaaS agreements, Statements of Work, licensing and outsourcing contracts.
* Act as legal lead on strategic deals, advising on risk, governance, and approvals.
* Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Compliance to align legal advice with commercial objectives.
* Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and guidance.
* Support legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and adoption of legal tech/AI tools.
About You
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 6‑10 years PQE.
* Strong private practice background in commercial/technology law.
* Subsequent in‑house experience in tech, IT services, consulting or digital businesses.
* Experienced in complex tech and commercial contracts, with awareness of IP, data protection, and emerging tech (AI).
* Commercially astute, pragmatic, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
Hybrid role – must be in London 3x/week. Salary up to £140k depending on experience.
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