Commercial Counsel — SaaS & Tech Contracts

SFG20; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance standards company in Manchester is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial agreements, support growth, and provide legal advice to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with 3-6 years in technology law and a proven track record in negotiating SaaS and software agreements. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid policy and several employee benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank holidays + buy up to 5 days

Private Medical insurance with BUPA

Remote/Hybrid first policy

Employee Assistance programme

Family Friendly benefits

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• 3-6 years post-qualification experience in commercial and technology law.
• Proven experience negotiating software and technology agreements.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice to support deal structuring.
• Manage relationships with external counsel.

Skills

Negotiating SaaS agreements

Risk management

Communication skills

Data protection knowledge

Autonomous working

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

A leading maintenance standards company in Manchester is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial agreements, support growth, and provide legal advice to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with 3-6 years in technology law and a proven track record in negotiating SaaS and software agreements. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid policy and several employee benefits.