Lead UK Solicitor: Software, AI & Data Privacy Counsel

Clifton Search; Coventry; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton Search UK is seeking a UK-based Senior Sole Counsel to lead a newly acquired part of a global software/tech group. You will provide hands-on legal leadership across commercial contracts, licensing, data protection, and AI/ML regulatory strategy, reporting to the CEO from a standalone, autonomous role.

The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with senior leadership experience in a software/tech environment and international contracting exposure, including SaaS and IaaS/PaaS topics.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with senior level/lead experience.
• Experience in software/tech environment preferred.
• International contracting experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full legal responsibility across the acquired organisation.
• Advising and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Lead on contracts subject to international laws and jurisdiction.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

Senior leadership

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Regulatory strategy

IP portfolio management

Cross-border/intl contracts

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Tools

Software licensing contracts

Job description

Clifton Search UK is seeking a UK-based Senior Sole Counsel to lead a newly acquired part of a global software/tech group. You will provide hands-on legal leadership across commercial contracts, licensing, data protection, and AI/ML regulatory strategy, reporting to the CEO from a standalone, autonomous role.

The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with senior leadership experience in a software/tech environment and international contracting exposure, including SaaS and IaaS/PaaS topics.