Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Technology Counsel to provide legal support in software licensing and commercial contracts. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work collaboratively with product and engineering teams while navigating regulatory frameworks. Ideal candidates should be UK-qualified solicitors with 2–6 years of PQE and a passion for technology. Join a mission-driven company shaping the future of software.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Collaborative culture

Work with innovative teams

Qualifications

• 2–6 years PQE experience in technology law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong communication skills and solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Support product teams with legal input.

Skills

Technology law expertise

Software licensing knowledge

Commercial contracting

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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? 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.