Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech firm in the UK is seeking a Technology Counsel to join their legal team. This fully remote position requires a UK-qualified solicitor with 2-6 years PQE and expertise in technology law. The successful candidate will advise on software licensing and commercial contracts while collaborating with product and engineering teams. The company fosters a collaborative culture, valuing legal input in their mission-driven approach.

Benefits

Fully remote working with occasional office collaboration

Work alongside innovative teams

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE.
• Experience in technology law, ideally in-house or at a tech-focused firm.
• Strong grasp of software licensing and commercial contracting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on software licensing, SaaS agreements, IP, and data protection.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Support product and engineering teams with legal input across the development lifecycle.
• Help navigate regulatory frameworks including UK GDPR and cybersecurity.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Knowledge in technology law

Strong communication

Solutions-oriented mindset

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

? We're Hiring: Technology Counsel (2–6 years PQE)

? Location: UK (Remote)

? Type: Full-time | Permanent

? Sector: Software / Technology

Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for technology? A fast-growing UK-based software company is looking for a junior to mid-level Technology Counsel to join its legal team. This is a fully remote role with occasional in-person collaboration, offering flexibility and the chance to work at the heart of a dynamic, product-led business.

What You’ll Do:

Advise on software licensing, SaaS agreements, IP, and data protection

Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners

Support product and engineering teams with legal input across the development lifecycle

Help navigate regulatory frameworks including UK GDPR and cybersecurity

Contribute to legal operations, templates, and internal training

Stay ahead of legal developments in the tech sector and share insights with the business

What We’re Looking For:

? UK-qualified solicitor with 2–6 years PQE

? Experience in technology law, ideally in-house or at a tech-focused firm

? Strong grasp of software licensing and commercial contracting

? Confident communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset

? Comfortable working in a remote-first, fast-paced environment

Why Join?

? Fully remote working with occasional office collaboration

? Work alongside innovative product and engineering teams

? Be part of a mission-driven company shaping the future of software

? Collaborative culture that values legal input and cross-functional teamwork

? Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.