In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco- Remote

JR United Kingdom; Altrincham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work predominantly from home while engaging with international clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in contract drafting and negotiation, particularly within the software and IT sectors. This position promises a challenging yet rewarding environment, where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success. If you're a UK Qualified Lawyer with a passion for commercial law and a desire to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Proven experience in software licensing and international contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors.
• Advise on global data protection issues including GDPR.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Contracts

International Contracts

Data Protection Knowledge

Software Licensing

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Client:

Clifton Search

Location:

altrincham, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

In House Legal Counsel-International organisation- Tech/Telco

Our client is looking for a lawyer or contracts specialist to be responsible for managing customer, vendor and business partner contracts. The position will report to a Senior stakeholder and General Counsel.

This is an organisation driven by acquisition and growth across the globe.

You must be able to work well with people at all levels, across multiple companies, in various countries around the world.

You'll be regularly working with colleagues and customers from all over the world in a truly borderless role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer or experienced commercial contract specialist who is looking to advance their career within the software/Telco/Media and IT industries.

The work is challenging, rewarding, and you will have plenty of opportunities for developing yourself and your career.

This role will be on a predominantly remote work-from-home basis, however from time to time you may be required to attend meetings in a number of local and international locations.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for individuals who have proven significant experience in contract drafting, agreeing, and implementing commercial contracts.
• You will be a UK Qualified Lawyer (6+years pqe/ experience)

The successful candidate must possess:

• Substantial experience of advising and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Experience of international contracts, or contracts subject to foreign laws and jurisdiction.
• Robust negotiation skills, especially in the context of high-value contracts with customers.
• Experience of working with, or within, a software or IT company would be (Essential)
• Experience of software licensing contracts, together with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS etc. (Essential)
• Proven experience of producing and presenting reports to a range of audiences.
• Experience of advising in relation to global data protection issues (including EU GDPR, UK GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act).
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
• Exemplify strong attention to detail, judgement, and decision making.
• A strong communicator able to present confidently to senior level decision makers.
• A personable team player able to work effectively and collaboratively with everyone.
• Resourceful and flexible; able to quickly adapt in an intense and changing work environment.
• Ability to travel where required to customers and other UK offices or occasionally abroad.
• The ability to think differently, the character to be contrarian, together with the confidence to provide constructive feedback and challenge.

This role will be UK based on a remote basis.