In House Legal Counsel Commercial/IT Transactions (2-4 PQE)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an In House Legal Counsel specializing in Commercial and IT Transactions. This high-impact role includes managing large contracts, supporting legal initiatives, and offers a supportive hybrid working environment with opportunity for career growth. The firm promises autonomy, influence, and a great team culture to thrive in.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

International work exposure

Supportive in-house legal team

Qualifications

• 2–4 PQE in commercial law or IT/outsourcing law.
• Experience negotiations in IT contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on major IT services contracts.
• Manage live agreements and ensure performance.
• Provide input on contract resets and issue resolution.

Skills

Commercial contracts

IT outsourcing deals

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

UK solicitor qualified

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In House Legal Counsel Commercial/IT Transactions (2-4 PQE), leeds, west yorkshire

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Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

This world-wide leading technology powerhouse is seeking a Commercial Lawyer (2–4 PQE) to join its high-performing in-house legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work across strategic, high-value technology and outsourcing deals that are shaping digital transformation on a global scale.

The Role:

You’ll be trusted to lead on key IT services transactions, support commercial and contractual delivery, and guide stakeholders through complex deal lifecycles. The role also includes strategic input on distressed accounts, pre-litigation commercial disputes, and mentoring within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations on major IT services contracts
• Manage live agreements and contractual performance
• Provide input on contract resets, rebaselining, and issue resolution
• Support training, know-how, and innovation initiatives within Legal
• UK solicitor qualified from a top law firm with 2–4 PQE with experience in commercial contracts and/or IT/outsourcing deals
• Strong grasp of commercial risk, stakeholder management, and financial acumen
• Confident negotiator with a solutions-focused, collaborative style
• Exposure to complex project delivery and/or distressed matters is a plus

Why Apply?

• High-calibre in-house legal team with exposure to international work
• Opportunity to grow your profile in a high-impact legal role
• Supportive, flexible hybrid working model
• Autonomy, influence, and clear career development

On offer is an amazing team, salary, culture and benefits, along with hybrid working.