Legal Counsel

Barker Morris Legal Search; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Wider benefits package

Annual leave

Job summary

Barker Morris Legal Search is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer for a hybrid position based in Warwick. In this newly created role, you will work closely with the Senior Commercial Lawyer and manage a range of technology agreements, advising stakeholders on risk and supporting procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT/SaaS experience and a commercially minded approach. The position offers flexibility for 4 to 5 days work per week, with a competitive salary of up to £85k plus a 15% bonus and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts, IT/SaaS environments.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into contracts.
• Agile and adaptable mindset with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review supplier contracts.
• Advise on contractual disputes and escalations.
• Support procurement processes and effective implementation.

Skills

Contracts negotiation

Technology agreements (SaaS, AI)

Risk advising

Procurement processes

IT contracts

Technical stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree

Job description

Hybrid / Flexible / 4 or 5 day week

Warwick (1 day)

We are delighted to exclusively partner with this technology driven organisation which is responsible for operating and planning key elements of Great Britain's power usage. They forecast energy demand in real time and ensure supply is there to meet the demand.

About the Role

This is a newly created, growth role for a lawyer to work closely with the Senior Commercial Lawyer who leads on all commercial work for the Legal team. You will act as number two within this Commercial sub‑team and be part of a wider team of experienced lawyers (including a number focusing on Regulatory work).

The role leans towards SaaS and IT but will include a range of broader commercial contracts, such as Procurement, Digital, Data & Tech, and Innovation.

You can expect:

• drafting, reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
• focus on technology agreements (SaaS, AI, digital systems)
• advising stakeholders on risk
• supporting with procurement processes
• contractual disputes and escalations
• implementation mechanics, improving processes, templates and playbooks
• SLAs and performance calibration
• translating technical requirements into robust contracts
• working closely with highly technical IT stakeholders
• shaping the commercial side of the legal function
• good visibility within the business

Culture

Culture wise, the organisation is diverse, supportive and collegiate. Culture and people are a strong selling point here.

The working environment is fast moving and the role would suit someone who is pragmatic and commercial.

Experience Sought

The role would suit an agile and adaptable, commercially minded, and technically strong contracts lawyer with IT/SaaS experience.

Our client is open minded about PQE. A lawyer who is only 2 or 3 PQE but has strong tech experience could work; alternatively, someone with more broad experience and greater PQE which includes tech (such that they have good experience and are comfortable working and advising independently in this space) could also be suitable.

Hybrid / Flex

You will be expected in the office (Warwick) one day a week. This is a full time role but our client is open minded to those seeking 4 days or more flexibility.

• basic to circa £85k (dependent on experience)
• 15% bonus
• great wider benefits package / annual leave etc