Legal Counsel - IP and Technology

Taylor Root; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

A FTSE 100 Organisation in London/Hybrid is seeking an IP & Technology Legal Counsel to join its legal team. You will support intellectual property and technology initiatives across the group, with exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on protecting a global brand, negotiating tech agreements, and contributing to AI-driven legal innovation within a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years post-qualification experience in IP and technology law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating IP licenses, SaaS and cloud agreements.
• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Advising on trademarks, brand protection and wider IP matters
• Supporting the management of a global IP portfolio
• Negotiating and advising on technology, SaaS and cloud services agreements
• Providing guidance on AI, licensing and technology-related legal issues
• Supporting legal technology, AI adoption and innovation projects
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, technology, procurement and commercial teams

Skills

IP Law

Technology Contracts

Stakeholder Management

AI & Legal Tech

Job description

FTSE 100 Organisation | London/Hybrid | Excellent Compensation Package

A leading FTSE 100 business is seeking an IP & Technology Legal Counsel to join its highly regarded legal team in a newly created role.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys working at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, AI and legal innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting and developing a global brand portfolio whilst supporting major technology and digital transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising on trademarks, brand protection and wider IP matters
• Supporting the management of a global IP portfolio
• Negotiating and advising on technology, SaaS and cloud services agreements
• Providing guidance on AI, licensing and technology-related legal issues
• Supporting legal technology, AI adoption and innovation projects
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, technology, procurement and commercial teams

About you:

• 5+ PQE lawyer
• Strong experience in IP and technology contracts
• Excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills
• An interest in innovation, AI and legal technology

What's on offer:

• Broad, strategic role with significant visibility across the business
• Direct exposure to senior legal leadership
• Opportunity to shape legal innovation and technology initiatives
• Attractive salary, bonus and benefits package
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment

Due to the confidential nature of this search, further information can be provided following execution of an NDA.