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Commercial Legal Counsel (Technology/Data Privacy) 3-6 PQE

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Bedford

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Job summary

A leading company in Bedford is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel with expertise in IT law and data protection to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions while working in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have a solid background in commercial contracts and GDPR compliance, ensuring legal risks are managed effectively. With a competitive salary, bonus, and the flexibility of hybrid working, this position is perfect for a driven and solutions-focused legal professional looking to advance their career.

Benefits

Car allowance
25% bonus
Generous employer pension contribution
Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years PQE in law.
  • Experience in IT law, GDPR compliance, and commercial contracts required.
  • Collaborative, driven, and solutions-focused individual.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on IT legal matters including software licensing and cybersecurity.
  • Lead on data privacy and GDPR compliance.
  • Draft and negotiate commercial and technology contracts.

Skills

IT law
Data protection
Commercial contracts
Cybersecurity
Negotiation

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a commercially minded lawyer with expertise in IT law and data protection looking to for your next in house role or wanting to make the leap from private practice to in house?

We’re working with a well-known, market-leading business seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a small, collaborative legal team. This permanent role offers the chance to engage with senior stakeholders, influence business decisions, and shape governance across a fast-moving, tech-driven environment.

The role is varied and no days are the same but will include:

  • Advising on IT legal matters including software licensing, cybersecurity, and tech procurement
  • Leading on data privacy, GDPR compliance, and data governance policies
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology contracts
  • Providing strategic legal input on digital innovation, compliance, and business risk
  • Identify and assess legal risks related to IT systems, cybersecurity, and software usage, providing practical guidance to minimize exposure
  • Assisting with disputes relating to IT systems and commercial contracts, and managing outside counsel
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of internal policies and frameworks, particularly in IT governance, data protection, and contract management.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with tech, compliance, and operational teams

What we’re looking for:

  • UK-qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE
  • Solid experience in IT law, data protection (GDPR), and commercial contracts
  • Driven, collaborative, and solutions-focused

On offer is an excellent base salary, car allowance, 25% bonus and a generous employer pension contribution. There is hybrid working, of 2 days per week in the office, based in Bedford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your in-house career in a supportive team, within a business that has an amazing culture and that genuinely values care, integrity and collaboration. If you're interested in learning more, apply directly on LinkedIn or forward your CV to [emailprotected]

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