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

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel specializing in IT law and data privacy to join their in-house legal team. This role offers diverse responsibilities including advising on legal matters, drafting contracts, and collaborating across departments, backed by a supportive culture and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

25% bonus

Generous employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE.
• Experience in IT law and data protection (GDPR).
• Driven and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Advising on IT legal matters including software licensing.
• Leading on GDPR compliance and data governance policies.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial and technology contracts.

Skills

IT law

Data protection

Commercial contracts

Cybersecurity

Compliance

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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

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luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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]