In-house Legal Counsel / Lawyer. 1-4PQE. Global Enterprise SaaS

Recruitment Revolution; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud technology firm in Guildford is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and providing legal guidance in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and a solid understanding of commercial law. The position offers a salary of £60,000 - £75,000 DOE and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Benefits Package

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' PQE in a relevant field.
• Strong academic background.
• Trained at a top law firm or in-house in a tech-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal input on tenders.
• Deliver business-enabling advice.
• Enhance contracting processes.
• Support corporate and compliance projects.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Ability to own caseload independently

SaaS experience

IT knowledge

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Interest in technology and AI

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Ready to shape the future of AI-powered enterprise technology?

We're seeking a bright, ambitious Legal Counsel / Lawyer (interested in tech) to join the award-winning in-house Legal team at

Content Guru

• one of the world's leading cloud communications and Customer Experience technology providers.

As Europe's top Customer Experience as a Service (CXaaS) platform,

Content Guru

powers seamless customer engagement in over 150 countries — and we're scaling fast.

This is your opportunity to make a genuine impact in a high-growth

SaaS

environment where innovation, collaboration, and technology drive everything we do.

The role would suit an ambitious lawyer who wishes to develop / grow within an established legal function.

The Role at a Glance

In-House Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer

Bracknell Hybrid Working – 3 days per week in office (trains from London & Reading)

£60,000 - £75,000 DOE

Plus Benefits Package.

Service / Product : global provider of enterprise cloud Customer Experience (CX) and contact centre solutions

Pedigree : The Gartner® 2025 Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service. 2025 Gartner® Voice of the Customer for CCaaS

Reporting to : Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Your Skills :

Commercial Law. Contract Negotiation. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Able to own caseload independently. SaaS, IT, Commercial background.

Who We Are : At

Content Guru , we help the world's biggest brands - from healthcare and government to retail and finance deliver exceptional, always-on customer experiences through our

storm® cloud platform .

Recognised by Gartner and industry analysts worldwide, we combine cloud, AI, and automation to redefine how businesses connect with customers.

Our culture is ambitious, inclusive, and technology-driven - we're building the future of customer experience, and we want people who are ready to make their mark.

The Legal Counsel Role :

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel to join our dynamic and expanding in-house Legal team at the heart of a global technology success story. Working in close partnership with, and reporting directly to, the Head of Legal, you'll play a pivotal role in providing pragmatic, commercially astute legal guidance across a fast-moving, innovation-driven SaaS environment.

This is a role for those who want to do more than just advise; it's for someone who wants to shape, influence, and enable growth. You'll be supporting strategic projects that span multiple international markets, advising on complex commercial agreements, and helping to steer the legal strategy of a company that's transforming how the world connects through cloud and AI technologies.

It's the perfect platform for a law firm-trained or in-house solicitor who's ready to take ownership of their own caseload, build strong partnerships across the business, and make a tangible impact from day one. With a strong emphasis on commercial contracting, tender processes, and technology-focused initiatives, this role offers genuine scope for professional growth and the chance to thrive in a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and ambition.

What Your Day Might Look Like :

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements – including MSAs, EULAs, DPAs, software licensing, and partner / supplier contracts.
• Provide legal input across enterprise and public sector tenders, ensuring compliance and commercial edge.
• Deliver clear, business-enabling advice that empowers teams to move fast, confidently and compliantly.
• Enhance and evolve contracting processes, playbooks, and templates for scalability and efficiency.
• Support strategic corporate, company secretarial, IP, M&A, and data projects as the company continues its global expansion.

About You :

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) – ideally 1–3 years' PQE
• Strong academic background
• Trained at a top law firm or qualified in-house within a tech-focused organisation
• Excellent knowledge of commercial contracts
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong communication, drafting, and stakeholder management skills
• Genuine interest in technology, AI, and intellectual property
• Pragmatic, proactive, and eager to grow in a high-performance team

Why Join Content Guru?

Join a company that's transforming how the world communicates. At Content Guru, you'll work with some of the brightest minds in cloud technology, advising on cutting-edge projects that shape global customer experiences.

Your voice will matter, your ideas will count, and your career will accelerate in an environment built on innovation, trust, and opportunity.

Ready to make your mark?

If you're a tech-savvy, ambitious lawyer with a passion for innovation, this is your chance to help shape the legal backbone of a global technology success story.

Apply now for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager and start building a career where the future of tech meets the future of law.