Commercial Lawyer

Endava; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Career development

Wellbeing programme

Résumé du poste

Endava is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join our global legal team in London. You will lead negotiations on high-value client contracts across our worldwide footprint, partnering with commercial leaders to structure transactions and balance risk with growth objectives.

The role suits a lawyer who started in private practice and moved in-house, collaborating closely with commercial teams on sophisticated technology deals and AI-enabled contracting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 6–10 years’ post qualified experience.
• Strong private practice training, ideally in commercial, technology or outsourcing work.
• Subsequent in-house experience, ideally within a technology, IT services, consulting or digital business.
• Proven experience negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts, particularly IT services, SaaS or digital transformation arrangements.

Responsabilités

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, including Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work.
• Act as legal lead on strategic and enterprise deals, advising on negotiation strategy and risk.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Compliance and Security teams to align legal advice with commercial objectives.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders on legal and commercial risk and options.

Description du poste

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced commerciallawyer to join our global legal team.

Reporting to the Head of Legal in London, you will lead negotiations on complex, high-value and strategic client contracts while supporting transactions across Endava’s global footprint.

This role is ideally suited to a lawyer who began their career in private practice and has since gained experience in-house, and who enjoys working closely with commercial teams on sophisticated technology transactions.

You will partner closely with Commercial leadership and senior stakeholders to structure transactions, balance risk with commercial objectives, and enable strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, outsourcing arrangements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, and technology licensing arrangements.


• Act as legal lead on strategic and enterprise deals, advising on negotiation strategy, risk allocation, governance and approvals.


• Partner closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Compliance and Security teams to align legal advice with commercial objectives and delivery models.


• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders on legal and commercial risk, presenting structured options and recommendations.


• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks and guidance to support efficient and scalable contracting.


• Contribute to the evolution of legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and responsible adoption of legal technology and AI tools.


• Mentor and support junior members of the legal team where appropriate.

Qualifications

About You

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 6–10 years’ post qualified experience.


• Strong private practice training, ideally in commercial, technology or outsourcing work at a recognised law firm.


• Subsequent in-house experience, ideally within a technology, IT services, consulting or digital business.


• Proven experience negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts, particularly IT services, managed services, SaaS or digital transformation arrangements.


• Strong understanding of key contracting risk areas including intellectual property, data protection, information security and emerging technologies such as AI.


• Commercially astute and pragmatic, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders on risk appetite and strategic trade-offs.


• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment and managing multiple complex negotiations simultaneously.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to operate at the heart of strategic growth in a global technology services business. You will take ownership of complex enterprise deals, work closely with senior commercial leadership, and help shape how a modern legal function leverages technology and AI to deliver smarter commercial outcomes.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;


• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;


• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;


• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;


• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;


• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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