In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco- Remote

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

Job summary

A leading international organization is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts in the technology and telecommunications sectors. This remote role, based in Gloucester, offers challenging work and opportunities for professional development while requiring extensive experience in negotiating and advising on varied contracts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Experience with software licensing and SaaS/IaaS/PaaS.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer, vendor, and business partner contracts.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients internationally.
• Produce and present reports to diverse audiences.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Legal Research

Education

Qualified lawyer (Common Law Jurisdiction)

Job description

In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco - Remote, Gloucester

Client: Clifton Search

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

In House Legal Counsel - International Organisation - Tech/Telco

Our client is seeking a lawyer or contracts specialist responsible for managing customer, vendor, and business partner contracts. The role reports to a Senior stakeholder and the General Counsel.

This organisation is driven by acquisition and growth globally.

You should be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients across various countries and levels of seniority.

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

The role offers challenging and rewarding work with ample opportunities for professional development.

The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel to local and international meetings.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts.
• Qualified lawyer (Common Law Jurisdiction) with 3+ years PQE.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience advising and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Experience with international contracts or contracts governed by foreign laws.
• Strong negotiation skills, especially for high-value contracts.
• Experience working within or with software or IT companies (Essential).
• Experience with software licensing, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS contracts (Essential).
• Ability to produce and present reports to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of global data protection laws, including EU GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

This role is based in the UK and is remote.