Commercial Legal Counsel – 12‑Month FTC (Tech & Telecom)

Onecom; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Birthday day off

Flexible hours

Volunteer day

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee awards

Tech discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Onecom is seeking a commercially minded solicitor on a 12-month FTC maternity cover to deliver practical legal advice across the business. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Product, and Finance to balance risk with growth.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will draft and negotiate MSAs, SaaS licences, NDAs, and more, while maintaining templates and governance. A mix of autonomy and collaboration in a fast-paced tech environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification.
• 2+ years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of English contract law, incl. indemnities, warranties, liability provisions, and termination rights.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• In-house experience and IP management considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts including MSAs, supplier agreements, partner agreements, SaaS licences, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Managing contracts through approval, execution, and filing processes.
• Maintaining and updating standard contractual templates, terms, and legal guidance.
• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal queries across the business.
• Providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice that enables business growth while protecting Onecom's interests.
• Supporting the management and resolution of customer, supplier, and commercial disputes.
• Drafting pre-action correspondence and helping develop commercially sensible dispute resolution strategies.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, brand protection, licensing, and ownership rights.
• Ensuring appropriate intellectual property provisions are incorporated into commercial agreements.
• Supporting company secretarial and corporate governance activities, including board minutes, resolutions, statutory registers, and Companies House filings.
• Assisting the General Counsel with corporate projects, transactions, and restructuring initiatives.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting telecommunications, technology, and digital services sectors.
• Providing guidance to the business on upcoming legal and regulatory changes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

CILEX (chartered/legal executive)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document comparison tools

E-signature platforms

Legal matter management systems

Job description

Onecom is seeking a commercially minded solicitor on a 12-month FTC maternity cover to deliver practical legal advice across the business. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Product, and Finance to balance risk with growth.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will draft and negotiate MSAs, SaaS licences, NDAs, and more, while maintaining templates and governance. A mix of autonomy and collaboration in a fast-paced tech environment awaits.