Legal Counsel | Copperleaf | UK

IFS; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented legal professional to join their expanding global legal team. The role involves advising on legal matters related to sales and consulting, drafting and negotiating contracts, and supporting compliance issues. The ideal candidate will have a background in software/cloud/SaaS and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 years post-qualification experience in software/cloud/SaaS.
• Experience in handling complex commercial contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and close SaaS and software contracts.
• Provide legal support across various areas and coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Proactivity

Innovation

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees across all continents. Our leading AI technology underpins our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to excel at critical moments—at the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption keeps us at the forefront of technological advancements, empowering our colleagues to unlock creativity and productivity, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge.

At IFS, we are flexible, innovative, and focused on engaging with our customers and making a global impact. We aim to solve society’s greatest challenges through agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the many cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, partners, and communities. As an international company serving people worldwide, we recognize that our success depends on respecting diverse perspectives.

By joining us, you will be part of a global, diverse environment, join a winning team, and contribute to a commitment to sustainability. We are a company that gets things done so you can make a positive impact on the world.

We seek innovative thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment and help others do the same. Leveraging our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to challenge the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work to support diverse needs and lifestyles, fostering community, driving innovation, strengthening connections, and nurturing a sense of belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you while engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Job Description

• We are seeking a talented legal professional to join our expanding global legal team. You will support legal matters alongside other legal counsel in Europe.
• Initially supporting the Copperleaf business, with expansion to the full business expected in late 2025/2026.
• Your primary focus will be advising on legal matters related to go-to-market teams, including sales and consulting.
• Your days will vary from advising on and supporting commercial contracts to providing guidance on corporate governance issues.
• You will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing enterprise software environment, working closely with market unit leaders, sales teams, and supporting other regions.

Responsibilities:

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and close SaaS, software, support, and cloud contracts with customers, coordinating with other teams including Revenue Recognition.
• Provide accurate, timely, and responsible legal support across various legal areas.
• Ensure contractual terms align with applicable playbooks and corporate standards.
• Draft, negotiate, and close contracts with partners and suppliers.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Assist with other legal matters and provide advice to various parts of the business, including Facilities, Marketing, and Procurement.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
• Collaborate with the broader IFS legal team by sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Support compliance-related matters, including anticorruption, environmental, privacy, and export control issues.
• Manage complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes and deepen industry knowledge.
• Participate in audit activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 4 years post-qualification experience, with software/cloud/SaaS experience and preferably in-house experience.
• Proven ability to handle complex commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Solid understanding and experience advising on privacy matters; experience with revenue recognition is a plus.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude—no project is too big or small.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and innovative in approach.
• Strong analytical skills, good business judgment, curiosity, and the ability to balance legal and business needs.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Methodical, diligent, and well-organized.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Additional Information

We value in-person community for innovation and connection. Our roles offer a flexible mix of remote and in-office work to support your lifestyle while fostering a sense of community, driving innovation, and nurturing belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best and engage meaningfully with colleagues.