Commercial Legal Counsel- TMT

LAW Absolute; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a TMT/commercial lawyer to join its in-house legal team. You will draft and negotiate a range of commercial technology contracts and advise on digital services and emerging tech issues, including AI and data governance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial/TMT law and 4+ years of experience. This role offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial/TMT law.
• Experience with data, digital platforms, outsourcing, or AI preferred.
• Comfortable working independently on complex, cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial awareness

Technical legal skills

Ability to operate across diverse legal areas

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE

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, outsourcing, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

Hybrid working, South West London. Competitive salary.

The Role

• 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

How to apply

To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to [e-mail]

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