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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise technologique mondiale de premier plan recherche un avocat commercial (2-4 PQE) pour rejoindre son équipe juridique performante. Ce poste offrant des responsabilités clés dans les transactions de services IT, favorise un environnement de travail collaboratif et flexible. Les avocats bénéficieront d'une exposition à un travail international et auront des opportunités de développement de carrière.

Benefits

Supportive, flexible hybrid working model

Clear career development

Qualifications

• 2-4 PQE with experience in commercial contracts and/or IT/outsourcing deals.
• Strong grasp of commercial risk and financial acumen.
• Confident negotiator with a collaborative style.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial contracts

IT/outsourcing deals

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial risk

Education

UK solicitor qualified

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

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southampton, United Kingdom

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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.