Interim Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & Tech

Taylor Root

Cambourne

Hybrid

GBP 111,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Taylor Root is partnering with a high-growth technology business to recruit an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join its team during rapid international expansion. This hands-on, strategic role will balance legal risk with commercial objectives and give you exposure to cutting-edge tech projects.

You will lead negotiations, advise senior stakeholders in R&D and technical functions, and support partnerships, IP licensing, and complex contracts.

Qualifications

Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house.
Track record of owning complex, high-value transactions.
Commercial, solutions-focused approach with good judgement.
Experience in technology, science, innovation, engineering, or IP/R&D-heavy environments would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead on complex and high-value commercial transactions from negotiation through to completion.
Advise senior stakeholders, particularly across R&D and other technical functions.
Support strategic partnerships, commercial arrangements, IP licensing and high-value contracts with external parties.
Provide pragmatic advice, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Support wider strategic, legal and compliance projects as the business scales internationally.
Have autonomy to own matters and constructively challenge senior stakeholders when appropriate.