Legal Counsel

System C; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

System C in Leeds, United Kingdom, is seeking a legally qualified professional to provide practical advice on commercial contracting and related governance. You will work closely with commercial, sales, bid management, finance and leadership teams in our social care and education division.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, managing contract lifecycle, supporting procurement and licensing, and guiding data protection and IP matters.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Exposure to technology, software licensing, SaaS, data protection or healthcare IT environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership.
• Experience of public sector contracting, local government, framework agreements, procurement, or large corporate environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting customer contract negotiations and contract formation activities.
• Advising on contract management throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Drafting and negotiating contract amendments, renewals and variations.
• Supporting procurement, tendering and commercial activities.
• Leading and supporting supplier and business partner contracting.
• Providing advice on governance, IP, employment-related matters and general corporate affairs.
• Supporting retention, protection and licensing of IP.
• Assisting with data protection and information governance matters.
• Delivering guidance and training to commercial and bid teams.
• Supporting the General Counsel on strategic legal matters.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Data protection

Intellectual property

Employment matters

Governance

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary: 75000GBP - 85000GBP DoE

What you'll be doing

You will work closely with commercial, sales, bid management, finance and leadership teams in our social care and education division, providing practical legal advice and support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting customer contract negotiations and contract formation activities
• Advising on contract management throughout the contract lifecycle
• Drafting and negotiating contract amendments, renewals and variations
• Supporting procurement, tendering and commercial activities
• Leading and supporting supplier and business partner contracting
• Providing advice on corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, employment-related matters and general corporate affairs
• Supporting the retention, protection and licensing of intellectual property
• Assisting with data protection and information governance matters
• Delivering guidance and training to commercial and bid teams
• Supporting the General Counsel on a broad range of strategic legal matters

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from legally qualified professionals, ideally solicitors, who bring experience in commercial contracting and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Exposure to technology, software licensing, SaaS, data protection or healthcare IT environments
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership

Experience of public sector contracting, local government, framework agreements, public procurement, or large corporate environments would be advantageous.

Why System C?

We're on a mission to improve health and care outcomes through innovative technology. You'll join a supportive environment where collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and integrity are at the heart of how we work.

We offer flexible benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference.

At System C, we believe great work happens when flexibility and collaboration come together. All our roles are offered on a hybrid basis, with colleagues spending a minimum of two days each week in the office to connect, create, and grow together. (Excludes associate and field-based roles).

We prioritise transparency in our job requirements and selection criteria, ensuring they are based solely on the essentials needed for effective job performance. We consciously avoid assumptions that could skew our perception of a candidate’s suitability for hire.

Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged by procedures or requirements that disproportionately affect protected groups without being essential for the job.

For every position, we develop a detailed job description and person specification. This approach maintains our focus on the true demands of the role and the skills, experience, and qualifications necessary. During interviews, we involve multiple interviewers where possible to further mitigate unintentional bias, thereby promoting a fair and equitable hiring process.