Commercial/IT Transactional In House Legal Counsel (2-4 PQE) Birmingham

Kingsley Green Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company is seeking a Commercial/IT Transactional In House Legal Counsel with 2-4 PQE to join their high-performing legal team. This role involves leading negotiations on significant IT services contracts and providing strategic guidance on complex deal processes. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Excellent team environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 PQE with experience in commercial contracts and/or IT/outsourcing deals.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and financial aspects.
• Experience with complex project delivery or distressed matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on major IT services contracts.
• Manage live agreements and contractual performance.
• Support training and knowledge sharing within Legal.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Risk Understanding

Solutions-focused Approach

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial/IT Transactional In House Legal Counsel (2-4 PQE) Birmingham

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global tech leader's high-performing in-house legal team. The position involves working on strategic, high-value technology and outsourcing deals that influence digital transformation worldwide.

The Role:

You will lead negotiations on IT services contracts, support commercial and contractual delivery, and guide stakeholders through complex deal processes. The role also includes providing strategic input on distressed accounts, pre-litigation disputes, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations on major IT services contracts
• Manage live agreements and contractual performance
• Contribute to contract resets, rebaselining, and issue resolution
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and innovation initiatives within Legal
• UK qualified solicitor (2–4 PQE) with experience in commercial contracts and/or IT/outsourcing deals from a top law firm
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, stakeholder management, and financial aspects
• Solutions-focused, confident negotiator with a collaborative approach
• Experience with complex project delivery or distressed matters is a plus

Why Apply?

• Join a high-caliber in-house legal team with international exposure
• Enhance your profile in a high-impact legal role
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model near Birmingham
• Gain autonomy, influence, and clear career progression

We offer an excellent team environment, competitive salary, culture, benefits, and hybrid working arrangements.