Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property @ Tech AI Buinsess

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a 2–3 PQE Commercial Lawyer to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves advising on commercial, technology, and IP matters, while collaborating closely with business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in intellectual property and technology contracts, and possess strong drafting and negotiation skills. This position also offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a yearly performance-based bonus and additional holiday days.

Benefits

Basic Salary of £80,000 - £90,000

Yearly performance-based bonus

5% Pension match scheme

25 Days Holiday, increasing each year served

5 days of paid charity leave

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' PQE gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience in commercial and IP law, ideally within technology or professional services.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial goals.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property and licensing issues.
• Providing business-focused legal advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Intellectual property law experience

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Confident communication

Proactive and collaborative

Education

UK-qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

The Company

Our client is a global leader in technology-driven professional services, supporting some of the world's most innovative businesses. With operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, they combine cutting-edge AI with deep sector expertise to help clients protect and commercialise their ideas on a global scale.

They're known for a strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation, offering lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border matters within a fast-moving, intellectually stimulating environment.

The Role

This newly created opportunity is ideal for a 2–3 PQE Commercial Lawyer with a solid grounding in intellectual property and technology contracts. The role will be based in HQ (Maidenhead), two days a week, and will report to a senior member of the legal team, while involving close partnership with business stakeholders across sales, product, and operations.

You'll be advising on a mix of commercial, technology, and IP-related matters, supporting the company's commercial growth and innovation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS, and professional services contracts.
• Advising on intellectual property issues such as protection, licensing, and collaboration arrangements.
• Supporting product and technology teams on commercialising IP assets and managing risk.
• Providing pragmatic, business-focused advice to senior stakeholders.
• Assisting with the continuous improvement of legal processes and template documents.

What we are looking for :

• UK-qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2–3 years' PQE gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience in commercial and IP law, ideally within a technology, media, or professional services environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a straightforward, pragmatic approach.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working directly with business stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to balance legal risk with commercial goals.

What's in it for you :

• Basic Salary : £80,000 - £90,000
• Yearly performance-based bonus
• 5% Pention match scheme
• 25 Days Holiday, increasing each year served
• 5 days of paid charity leave
• And many more....

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please contact : [e-mail] | 07511 518 834