Legal Counsel

Onecom; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Birthday day off

Flexible hours

Volunteer day

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee awards

Tech discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Onecom is seeking a commercially minded solicitor on a 12-month FTC maternity cover to deliver practical legal advice across the business. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Product, and Finance to balance risk with growth.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will draft and negotiate MSAs, SaaS licences, NDAs, and more, while maintaining templates and governance. A mix of autonomy and collaboration in a fast-paced tech environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification.
• 2+ years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of English contract law, incl. indemnities, warranties, liability provisions, and termination rights.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• In-house experience and IP management considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts including MSAs, supplier agreements, partner agreements, SaaS licences, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Managing contracts through approval, execution, and filing processes.
• Maintaining and updating standard contractual templates, terms, and legal guidance.
• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal queries across the business.
• Providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice that enables business growth while protecting Onecom's interests.
• Supporting the management and resolution of customer, supplier, and commercial disputes.
• Drafting pre-action correspondence and helping develop commercially sensible dispute resolution strategies.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, brand protection, licensing, and ownership rights.
• Ensuring appropriate intellectual property provisions are incorporated into commercial agreements.
• Supporting company secretarial and corporate governance activities, including board minutes, resolutions, statutory registers, and Companies House filings.
• Assisting the General Counsel with corporate projects, transactions, and restructuring initiatives.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting telecommunications, technology, and digital services sectors.
• Providing guidance to the business on upcoming legal and regulatory changes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

CILEX (chartered/legal executive)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document comparison tools

E-signature platforms

Legal matter management systems

Job description

Contract - 12 month FTC (maternity cover)

2 years PQE

Why Join Us?

Onecom is the UK's leading business technology provider, shaping the way we work, connect, communicate and operate.

You will join a multi-award-winning company, with over 800 talented people committed to delivering great customer experiences driven by the Onecom Way; Think Kaizen, Be Respectful, Build Relationships, Make it Happen, Work Smart, Be Amazing.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of business activities, supporting revenue generation while managing legal and commercial risk.

Working as part of a small, collaborative legal team, you will act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Procurement, Product, and Finance. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys operating autonomously and building strong relationships across a fast-paced organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts including MSAs, supplier agreements, partner agreements, SaaS licences, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Managing contracts through approval, execution, and filing processes.
• Maintaining and updating Onecom's standard contractual templates, terms, and legal guidance.
• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal queries across the business.
• Providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice that enables business growth while protecting Onecom's interests.
• Supporting the management and resolution of customer, supplier, and commercial disputes.
• Drafting pre-action correspondence and helping develop commercially sensible dispute resolution strategies.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, brand protection, licensing, and ownership rights.
• Ensuring appropriate intellectual property provisions are incorporated into commercial agreements.
• Supporting company secretarial and corporate governance activities, including board minutes, resolutions, statutory registers, and Companies House filings.
• Assisting the General Counsel with corporate projects, transactions, and restructuring initiatives.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting the telecommunications, technology, and digital services sectors.
• Providing guidance to the business on upcoming legal and regulatory changes.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX), or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of English contract law, including indemnities, warranties, liability provisions, and termination rights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, practical language.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Our Dream Candidate Will Also Have

• Experience across technology, telecommunications, managed services, cloud, SaaS, or digital infrastructure sectors.
• In-house legal team experience.
• Intellectual property management, including trademarks and copyright matters.
• Handling pre-action disputes and commercial litigation support.
• Company secretarial and corporate governance activities.
• Managing external legal counsel and budgets.
• Microsoft Office applications, document comparison tools, e-signature platforms, and legal matter management systems.

Perks for Our People

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays and buy/sell options

Other Leave: Birthday day off, 12 paid hours for flexible use, Volunteer day

Lifestyle: 9% combined pension contribution and 4x salary life assurance

Rewards: Quarterly and annual employee awards, discounts on tech

Wellbeing: 24/7 access to mental health support, discounted gym membership, free breakfast & fresh fruit, eye-care vouchers, financial wellbeing support

Everyone Belongs at Onecom

We believe that diverse teams bring a range of experiences and better ideas that fuel innovation. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.