Legal Counsel (IP & Technology)

Jones Kemp; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on technology contracts. This hybrid role allows flexibility while supporting significant energy and infrastructure projects, with a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven IP and Technology experience required.
• Ability to deliver clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across technology and data contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology contracts.
• Support large-scale projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

IP and Technology experience

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (England and Wales) 3 years PQE

Job description

Our client, a major organisation delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy and infrastructure projects, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its London-based team. This hybrid role offers flexibility while contributing to a nationally important initiative supporting the UK’s energy transition and Net Zero objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across technology and data contracts
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology contracts, software licensing, digital infrastructure agreements.
• Support large-scale projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to manage risk and ensure compliance
• Contribute to governance, policy, and contract management frameworks

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England and Wales) 3 years PQE
• Proven IP and Technology experience
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to deliver clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid working arrangements are available.