Legal Counsel

The Progress Shed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Fintech business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Greater London to manage a high volume of commercial contracts for SaaS products. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in technology law, strong negotiation skills, and an ability to work across various stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations and providing practical legal advice. This role is essential in supporting revenue generation and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in relevant legal field.
• Knowledge of data protection (GDPR) and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage a variety of legal issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Provide clear legal advice to support revenue generation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Qualified solicitor in the UK with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience

Experience in technology and software industries

Strong understanding of commercial contracts and intellectual property law

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Job description

Our client, a global Fintech business is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to focus on commercial contracting for the company's global SaaS products, working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product and other internal stakeholders. The position is suited to someone who is practical, commercial, and comfortable managing a high volume of contract work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of sales-driven commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, DPAs, partnership agreements and renewals (approximately 80–90% of the workload)
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to support revenue generation and customer growth
• Support corporate, company secretarial and general advisory matters as required
• Advise internal teams on contractual risk, compliance considerations and practical mitigations
• Maintain contract templates and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory, commercial and data protection requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support deal closure, contract governance and operational effectiveness
• Ensure contracts are negotiated efficiently while protecting the company's legal, commercial and data protection interests

Key Skills

• Qualified solicitor in the UK with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in a relevant legal field.
• Experience in technology and software industries.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, intellectual property law, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a variety of legal issues and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex legal and business issues.
• Experience working within or advising on matters for a fast-growing, technology-driven business is a plus.

Attributes

• Must have strong experience of SaaS contracting, ideally within a fintech or technology company
• Demonstrable background managing high-volume, contract-heavy workloads with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• Comfortable working independently on commercial contracts but also able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and translate contractual implications into practical business guidance
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment

Key Stakeholders

• Reports to the Chief Finance Officer
• Senior Management Team
• TPBN1_UKTJ