Commercial Lawyer

UNCOVER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent US Law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their London office. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating software-as-a-service (SaaS) and technology-related contracts. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with a strong background in commercial law. Excellent communication skills are necessary to advise internal stakeholders and collaborate with various departments. The firm offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial law required.
• Strong experience with SaaS and technology contracts is essential.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, particularly SaaS and IT agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property rights and regulatory implications.
• Support policy development and internal governance within the Risk team.

Skills

Drafting commercial contracts

Negotiation skills

Advising on regulatory implications

Intellectual property rights expertise

Education

Qualified lawyer (UK or common law jurisdiction)

Job description

Job Description

A prominent US Law firm is looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their in-house Team in their London office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, with a particular emphasis on software-as-a-service (SaaS) and other technology-related contracts.

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Lawyer role

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, particularly SaaS, IT, and technology-related agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, commercial issues, and regulatory implications.
• Advise on intellectual property rights, licensing, and usage in the context of commercial arrangements.
• Support the wider Risk team on policy development, risk assessments, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with global colleagues across legal, procurement, IT, and professional support teams.
• Assist with training initiatives to enhance commercial and regulatory awareness across the firm.

Key Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (UK or common law jurisdiction).
• Strong experience working with commercial, SaaS, technology, and IP-related contracts—ideally gained in a law firm.

Excellent communicati...