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

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology powerhouse is seeking a Commercial Lawyer (2-4 PQE) to join its legal team in Portsmouth. This role offers the chance to lead IT services negotiations and support high-value technology deals in a flexible working environment, with clear paths for career development. Ideal candidates will be UK solicitors with experience in commercial contracts and a collaborative negotiation style.

Benefits

High-calibre in-house legal team

Exposure to international work

Supportive, flexible hybrid working model

Clear career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-4 PQE.
• Experience in commercial contracts and IT deals is essential.
• Ability to lead negotiations and manage contractual performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial contracts

IT/outsourcing deals

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Education

UK solicitor qualified

Job description

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

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.