Legal Counsel

TSR Legal - South West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer in the Greater London area. This role involves managing client and supplier contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting the commercial strategy of a dynamic company. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in commercial contracts, especially in the technology sector, and strong legal expertise to mitigate risks effectively. If you are passionate about contract law and aim to make a significant impact on commercial success, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial contracts, ideally within the technology/software sector.
• Strong legal expertise and ability to manage complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including renewals and change orders.
• Advise on risk mitigation, legal compliance, and intellectual property protection.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contracts with business strategy.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Inhouse / Legal Counsel - Bristol

Our client is an innovative leader in the pensions technology space, offering cutting‑edge solutions for pensions and benefits administration. Their flagship product, is a powerful, web‑based platform that streamlines complex workflows and enhances the efficiency of modern pensions departments. The company is committed to continuous growth and excellence, and they are now seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support their ambitious goals.

As Commercial Contracts Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in managing client and supplier contracts, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risk, and aligning commercial terms with business objectives. Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, you’ll drive contract management excellence and support the development of the company’s commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including renewals and change orders.
• Advise on risk mitigation, legal compliance, and intellectual property protection.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Finance, Marketing, etc.) to align contracts with business strategy.
• Lead process improvements to streamline the contract lifecycle and enhance efficiency.
• Support commercial bids, ensuring optimal terms and risk management.
• Manage contract disputes and liaise with external legal advisors as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in commercial contracts, ideally within the technology / software sector.
• Strong legal expertise and the ability to manage complex contracts and mitigate risk.
• Ability to align contracts with business objectives and drive strategic decisions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading business and make a real impact on its commercial success. If you’re passionate about contract law and want to play a key role in a dynamic company, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rob, Legal Director at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 or apply below to be considered for the opportunity in confidence.