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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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