In-House Counsel - Hybrid, Leeds (Commercial Tech)

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SaccoMann is seeking a commercially minded lawyer for an in-house Legal Counsel role in central Leeds with hybrid working. The position sits in a growing professional services business and offers broad exposure to UK and international stakeholders within a Legal, Compliance & Risk framework.

You will handle contract drafting and negotiation, data protection guidance, and IT/tech related matters, supporting the business across UK, MENA and APAC.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial contracting experience, especially in technology or professional services.
• Exposure to UK and EU data protection law (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, DPA 2018).
• Ability to work directly with business teams with clear, practical advice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate client contracts, including MSAs, terms, SOWs, NDAs and sub-contracts.
• Review and negotiate supplier and technology contracts; IT agreements including SaaS/licensing.
• Provide advice on partnerships, resellers and referrals.
• Support data protection matters, DPAs and international data transfers.
• Advise on information security and IT requirements.
• Develop and maintain template contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including UK, MENA and APAC.
• Assist with other legal matters as they arise.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Data protection

Advising

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

SaccoMann is seeking a commercially minded lawyer for an in-house Legal Counsel role in central Leeds with hybrid working. The position sits in a growing professional services business and offers broad exposure to UK and international stakeholders within a Legal, Compliance & Risk framework.

You will handle contract drafting and negotiation, data protection guidance, and IT/tech related matters, supporting the business across UK, MENA and APAC.