Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property @ Tech AI Buinsess

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is looking for a 2-3 PQE Commercial Lawyer to join a global technology-driven professional services firm in Manchester. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and advising on IP issues. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in commercial and IP law, preferably in a technology or professional services environment. The firm offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including performance-based bonuses and substantial holiday leave.

Benefits

Basic Salary: £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 a technology or professional services environment.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working directly with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property issues.
• Supporting product and technology teams on commercialising IP assets.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Commercial law experience

Intellectual property knowledge

Strong communication

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