In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco- Remote

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology and telecom sector is looking for an experienced In House Lawyer. This remote position involves managing a range of contracts and supporting the company's global expansion. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, particularly in IT and software sectors, and be adept at negotiating high-value contracts within a collaborative international framework.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience with commercial contracts in software or IT industries.
• Knowledge of international contract laws and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer, vendor, and partner contracts.
• Draft and negotiate high-value commercial contracts.
• Produce reports for diverse audiences.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Contract Management

Legal Compliance

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Common Law Jurisdiction)

Job description

In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco - Remote, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

Clifton Search

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

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 to manage customer, vendor, and business partner contracts. The role reports to a Senior stakeholder and General Counsel.

This organization is expanding globally through acquisitions and growth.

The ideal candidate will work effectively with colleagues and clients worldwide in a borderless environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer or commercial contracts specialist seeking to advance their career in the software, telecom, and IT industries.

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

The position is primarily remote, but occasional travel to meetings locally and internationally may be required.

What we are looking for

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

Requirements:

• Extensive experience advising and negotiating various commercial contracts.
• Experience with international contracts and contracts governed by foreign laws.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly for high-value contracts.
• Significant experience working within or for a software or IT company (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 to travel as needed to clients and offices in the UK or abroad.

This role is UK-based and primarily remote.