Legal Counsel & Technology Business Operations

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support technology and business operations in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will focus on drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal guidance, and identifying risks. With at least 2 years PQE in corporate or commercial law, this position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence legal practices. Candidates should have strong drafting skills and experience in technology agreements.

Qualifications

• 2 years PQE+ in a relevant field.
• Experience with software licensing and technology agreements.
• Knowledge of data protection and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate standard technology and commercial agreements.
• Support teams with business as usual (BAU) legal guidance.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies for risks.
• Contribute to internal templates and documentation improvements.

Skills

Corporate/commercial experience in Technology

Strong drafting and review skills

Stakeholder communication skills

Job description

Legal Counsel – Technology & Business Operations

We’re seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support technology and business operations. This hands‑on role focuses on day‑to‑day contracts, routine commercial queries, and compliance matters, helping teams manage risks and deliver efficiently.

Hybrid working: London (3 days in office, 2 from home).

Must be immediately available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate standard technology and commercial agreements.
• Support operational teams with BAU legal guidance on contracts, approvals, and compliance.
• Identify legal and commercial risks, proposing practical mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to internal templates, processes, and documentation improvements.

Requirements:

• 2 years PQE+, corporate/commercial experience in Technology, Media, or Telecoms preferred.
• Experience with software licensing, technology agreements, or enterprise systems contracts.
• Strong drafting, review, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Knowledge of data protection and compliance frameworks is a plus.

As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not‑for‑profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in a way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.

To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit www.lawabsolute.com