Senior Legal Counsel
12–14 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Remote (UK)
Heriot Brown is supporting a high-growth international technology company in the search for a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team on a 12–14 month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a scaling tech business with a global footprint, supporting a fast-moving commercial organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions.
The role will suit a commercially minded in-house lawyer who enjoys working closely with the business, taking ownership of matters, and operating across a wide range of legal disciplines.
The Role
Joining a small but high-performing legal team, this role will play a key part in supporting the business across a broad range of legal matters. While the role carries seniority, the successful candidate will also be comfortable remaining hands-on and involved in the day-to-day legal workload.
The position offers exposure across commercial contracts, corporate governance, privacy, compliance and technology-related matters, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in high-growth technology environments, where the legal team operates at the centre of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, licensing agreements and MSAs
* Advising the business on day-to-day commercial legal matters
* Supporting on corporate governance and company secretarial matters
* Providing guidance on privacy and compliance issues where required
* Advising on technology and IP-related matters
* Supporting the business as it continues to expand internationally
* Working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice
The role offers exposure across a broad range of legal areas within a fast-moving and innovative technology business.
About You
* 6+ years’ PQE
* Prior in-house experience, ideally within a commercial legal team
* Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts
* Exposure to privacy/data protection matters
* Some experience of corporate governance or company secretarial work
* A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal issues
* The confidence to operate autonomously in a small legal team
* Experience within the technology sector would be advantageous, although not essential.
Additional Information
* 12–14 month fixed-term contract
* Remote-first working environment
* Opportunity to join a high-growth international technology company
* Broad role offering exposure across multiple areas of law