Legal Counsel

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company seeks a Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in London. The role involves supporting various legal matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements in a fast-paced technology environment. Candidates must have 2-4 years' PQE experience, primarily in commercial law. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE experience in commercial law.
• Experience in technology-focused legal environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all commercial contracting for the business.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with legal teams globally for negotiations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

A global technology company with offices throughout the UK and US is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team based in London. The role will involve providing support on a variety of matters including drafting, negotiating, and advising on product and services agreements, technology solutions procurement via frameworks, and public sector contracts. You will report to the Senior Counsel.

The Responsibilities:

1. Engage in all commercial contracting for the business
2. Provide support to business leaders and offer practical, business-minded advice in developing new technology services and solutions for customers
3. Coordinate closely with Legal Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel, and colleagues in Canada and the U.S. to negotiate global agreements with customers, partners, and suppliers
4. Provide legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters, including those affecting sales to government entities
5. Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments impacting the business, and provide practical training, communication, and advice to management and colleagues
6. Proactively identify legal trends within the business and initiate practical solutions, such as automation and AI integration

The Candidate:

1. A qualified lawyer with 2-4 years’ PQE experience
2. Experience in commercial transactional legal work, ideally within a technology environment
3. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and produce high-quality work promptly
4. Experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on TUPE clauses and risk positions is advantageous

Please note

Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a high-profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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