In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco- Remote

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and telecommunications organization seeks an In House Legal Counsel in Southampton. The role focuses on managing various commercial contracts and requires proven negotiation skills in a global context. This is an opportunity for growth within a dynamic, remote-capable environment that encourages professional development. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in legal practice and familiarity with international contracts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in legal practice.
• Experience with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS contracts.
• Ability to produce reports for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer, vendor, and business partner contracts.
• Collaborate with colleagues globally and advise on commercial contracts.
• Negotiate high-value contracts for the organization.

Skills

Commercial contracts negotiation

International contract experience

Strong negotiation skills

Data protection laws advice

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Common Law Jurisdiction)

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In House Lawyer - Technology/Telco - Remote, Southampton

Client: Clifton Search

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

In House Legal Counsel - International Organisation - Tech/Telco

Our client is looking for a lawyer or contracts specialist to manage customer, vendor, and business partner contracts. The position reports to a Senior stakeholder and General Counsel.

This organization is driven by acquisition and growth worldwide.

You must be able to work well with people at all levels across multiple countries.

This is a borderless role involving collaboration with colleagues and customers globally.

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

The work is challenging and rewarding, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

The role is primarily remote, but occasional attendance at 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 PQE.

The successful candidate must possess:

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

This role is UK-based with a remote working arrangement.