In-House Counsel

UNCOVER; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCOVER seeks a Commercial Lawyer (In House) for its Birmingham office within a renowned law firm. The candidate will provide legal support in negotiations, compliance, and internal guidance on legal matters, contributing to business strategies across the organization. A solid understanding of technology-related legal issues is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PQE in a legal role, preferably in-house.
• Experience with data protection and technology contracts.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support negotiations and advise on legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Data protection knowledge

Privacy laws knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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Legal Risk & Compliance Recruitment Specialist

An international law firm is looking for a Commercial Lawyer (In House)to join their in-house legal function in their Birmingham office.

The ideal candidate for the Commercial Lawyer (In House) role will have a strong commercial awareness with a solid understanding of technology-related matters and demonstrable experience in data protection and privacy laws.

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Lawyer (In House) role:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support and lead third-party negotiations and commercial deal structuring.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, compliance obligations, and business strategies.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, policies, and internal guidance.
• Provide legal input on new product launches, partnerships, and use of third-party technologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws including data protection, privacy, and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of legal risk management frameworks and training programmes.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3–5 years’ PQE, ideally gained in-house or within a commercial team at a leading law firm.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• High commercial awareness and the ability to align legal advice with strategic goals.
• Knowledge of data protection, privacy laws, and technology contracts preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a globally recognised law firm as a Commercial Lawyer (In House), providing strategic and practical legal support to stakeholders across the business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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