Legal Counsel – Commercial

Taylor Root; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Taylor Root is seeking a Commercial Counsel in Birmingham to provide legal and strategic support to UK and EMEIA teams. You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including client engagement agreements, supplier contracts, technology licences, and partnerships, while advising on risk, data protection, IP, and governance issues.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with 4-8 years’ PQE, strong commercial contracts experience, and excellent communication with

Competenze

• Qualified solicitor with 4-8 years' PQE
• Strong commercial contracts experience and the ability to manage complex negotiations
• Solid understanding of commercial, technology, intellectual property, and data protection law
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness

Mansioni

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including client engagement agreements, supplier contracts, technology licences and partnership arrangements
• Advise on risk management, data protection, IP and corporate governance issues
• Work closely with UK and EMEIA stakeholders across the organisation
• Support ongoing contract governance and compliance activities

Conoscenze

PQE 4-8 years

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Technology law

Intellectual property

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Formazione

Solicitor qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Commercial Counsel

About the Firm

This global professional services organisation is recognised for its collaborative culture, cutting-edge innovation, and commitment to building a better working world. With a strong reputation in assurance, consulting, and legal advisory services, the firm combines deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach, partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges across multiple industries and jurisdictions.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Counsel to join the business in Birmingham. The successful candidate will provide legal and strategic support to the UK and EMEIA business teams, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including client engagement agreements, supplier contracts, technology licences, and partnership arrangements. The role will also involve advising on risk management, data protection, intellectual property matters, and corporate governance issues while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

What They’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 4-8 years’ PQE gained either in-house or within a recognised law firm.
• Strong commercial contracts experience and the ability to manage complex negotiations.
• Solid understanding of commercial, technology, intellectual property, and data protection law.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.

This is an excellent growth hire within a highly regarded legal team that sits at the heart of a dynamic global business. The successful candidate will benefit from top-of-market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, excellent career progression opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth and innovation of the organisation.

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