Commercial Technology and Outsourcing Lawyer

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment seeks a Commercial Technology & Outsourcing Lawyer with 4+ PQE for a London-based role handling complex technology transactions and outsourcing matters for major clients.

You will lead high-value contracts, advise on SaaS, cloud, licensing, and IT outsourcing, and develop client relationships. The role offers exposure to cross-border matters and opportunities for progression, secondments, and business development in a top UK law firm environment.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 4+ PQE and strong commercial technology experience.
• Experience with IT outsourcing, SaaS and cloud agreements, software licensing or technology infrastructure contracts.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in retail, financial services, energy, utilities, manufacturing or telecommunications is advantageous.
• Knowledge of outsourcing regulation, operational resilience, cloud guidance and data protection is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage significant technology transactions and outsourcing projects.
• Draft and negotiate IT outsourcing, SaaS, cloud and licensing agreements.
• Advise on technology infrastructure and commercial arrangements.
• Manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and client expectations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Support business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Prioritization

Project management

Education

England & Wales qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Technology & Outsourcing Lawyer | 4+ PQE | London | Top 25 UK Law Firm

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Technology Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a leading team advising major businesses on complex technology transactions, IT outsourcing and large-scale digital transformation projects. Acting for FTSE 100 companies and household names, you'll work on high-value domestic and cross-border matters, take ownership of transactions and develop client relationships.

About the Firm

This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked international law firm is one of the UK's leading full-service practices, advising major corporates, financial institutions, investors and multinational businesses.

Known for combining technical excellence with commercial insight, the firm delivers pragmatic advice on complex transactions. Its collaborative culture supports career development, client relationship building and professional growth.

With continued investment in its Commercial practice, the firm offers an excellent platform for technology lawyers seeking sophisticated work and progression.

About the Team

The Commercial team is a nationally recognised, Tier 1-ranked practice advising private and public sector clients across the UK on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including major digital transformation and outsourcing projects.

Its clients include FTSE 100 companies, major retailers, energy providers and industrial businesses. Work covers IT and business process outsourcing, SaaS and cloud arrangements, software licensing, technology infrastructure and supply chain contracts.

The team offers exposure to high-value strategic projects and mid-market transactions, alongside opportunities for progression and secondments.

The Role

This opportunity suits a Commercial Solicitor with 4+ PQE and strong technology and outsourcing experience, looking to take ownership of complex transactions.

Working alongside experienced practitioners, you'll lead and support significant technology projects, advise on strategic commercial arrangements and manage matters from instruction to completion. You'll also build client relationships, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the team's growth.

Your work will include:

• Leading commercial technology transactions, including digital transformation projects.
• Drafting and negotiating IT and business process outsourcing agreements.
• Advising on SaaS and cloud contracts, software licensing and technology infrastructure.
• Handling supply chain, facilities management, logistics and technology services agreements.
• Managing strategic transactions and mid-market deals.
• Advising on contractual and regulatory issues arising from outsourcing and digital transformation.
• Building client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice.
• Managing competing deadlines and multiple workstreams.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to knowledge sharing.
• Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 4+ PQE and strong commercial technology experience.
• Experience with IT outsourcing, SaaS and cloud agreements, software licensing or technology infrastructure contracts.
• Confidence managing complex transactions and client relationships.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in retail, financial services, energy, utilities, manufacturing or telecommunications is advantageous.
• Knowledge of outsourcing regulation, operational resilience, cloud guidance and data protection is beneficial.
• In-house or secondment experience is advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised Commercial practice, advising leading businesses on complex technology and outsourcing transactions. The role offers high-quality work, meaningful responsibility and strong opportunities for career development, progression and secondments.