Commercial Legal Counsel- TMT

Law Absolute Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology group is seeking a TMT/commercial lawyer to join its in-house legal team in South West London. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial technology contracts, advising on digital services, and supporting business operations on emerging tech issues such as AI and data governance. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years' PQE and a strong background in commercial law, with a proactive mindset and excellent legal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in TMT/commercial law.
• Experience with AI, data governance, and digital regulation preferred.
• Able to balance legal risk with commercial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate technology contracts.
• Advise on digital services and technology outsourcing.
• Support business on emerging tech issues.

Skills

TMT law expertise

Commercial awareness

Independent working

Proactive mindset

Cross-border legal matters

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

An international technology group is seeking a TMT/commercial lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact, broad-ranging role suited to someone with strong private practice training and excellent technical legal skills, looking to work across complex digital, data, and technology matters in a fast-paced, global environment.

This role will sit within a lean and high-performing legal team supporting operations across technology, infrastructure, and digital services, including areas such as AI, data governance, and digital regulation.

Hybrid working, South West London

Competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial technology contracts
• Advising on outsourcing, digital services, and technology platform arrangements
• Supporting the business on emerging tech issues, including AI, data governance, and digital regulation
• Collaborating with global legal and regulatory teams across jurisdictions
• Providing strategic legal input into digital transformation and product development
• Balancing legal risk with commercial drivers to deliver practical advice in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE
• Strong background in commercial/TMT law, ideally from a well-regarded law firm
• Experience with data, digital platforms, outsourcing, or AI is strongly preferred
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to operate across diverse legal areas
• Comfortable working independently on complex, cross-border matters
• Excellent technical skills, sound judgement, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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