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

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

Job summary

A leading technology powerhouse is seeking a Commercial Lawyer with 2-4 PQE to join its in-house legal team in Watford. The role involves key responsibilities in negotiating IT services contracts and managing complex deal lifecycles, offering a supportive hybrid working model and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Autonomy and influence

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in IT/outsourcing contracts preferable.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

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

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Job description

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

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Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 on strategic, high-value technology and outsourcing deals that are shaping digital transformation on a global scale.

The Role:

You will lead on key IT services transactions, support commercial and contractual delivery, and guide stakeholders through complex deal lifecycles. The role also involves 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 understanding of commercial risk, stakeholder management, and financial acumen
• Confident negotiator with a solutions-focused, collaborative style
• Experience with complex project delivery and distressed matters is a plus

Why Apply?

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

On offer is an excellent team, salary, culture, benefits, and hybrid working options.