Legal Counsel (Technology/Commercial Contracts)

Taylor Root; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based SaaS provider is seeking a Legal Counsel in Birmingham to support its public sector business unit. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with public sector frameworks. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years PQE and strong commercial contracting experience. This position offers a hybrid working environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Development programmes for career progression

Performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme with 5% company match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE, ideally with in-house or public sector experience.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting and public procurement.
• Solid understanding of UK GDPR and data protection obligations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales and Go-to-Market teams.
• Advise on privacy and data protection matters.
• Ensure compliance with UK public sector contracts.
• Support strategic initiatives including partner agreements.

Skills

Commercially minded

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Legal Counsel - Public Sector (Permanent)

Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office)
Category: Legal & Compliance
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: 3-5 years PQE

Role Overview

A leading UK-based SaaS provider is seeking a capable and motivated Legal Counsel to join its Commercial Legal Team, supporting the public sector business unit. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic growth across the UK and Ireland, working closely with business stakeholders to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, managing legal risk, and supporting compliance with public sector frameworks and data protection regulations.

What Makes This Legal Team Unique

• Technology Integration: Use of AI-powered tools to enhance legal efficiency and decision-making
• Learning Culture: Monthly lunch & learns, product deep dives, and collaborative legal hackathons
• Team Development: Away days and professional development initiatives
• Positive Environment: Strong team engagement and satisfaction scores

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, customer contracts, RFP responses, supplier and partner agreements, licensing terms, escrow agreements, call-off contracts, and data processing agreements
• Collaborate with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal execution
• Advise on privacy and data protection matters, escalating where necessary
• Ensure compliance with UK public sector contracts and frameworks
• Support strategic initiatives including partner agreements, M&A activity, AI-related legal considerations, and cross-functional collaboration

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 3-5 years PQE, ideally with in-house or public sector experience
• Strong experience in commercial contracting and public procurement
• Solid understanding of UK GDPR and data protection obligations
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver practical solutions
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• High accountability and commitment to quality outcomes
• Proactive, team-oriented, and adaptable

Desirable:

• Interest in legal technology and innovation
• Experience in SaaS environments
• Enthusiasm for collaborative learning and team development

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + public holidays (option to buy additional days)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer accreditation
• Development programmes for career progression
• Group-wide performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with 5% company match
• Income protection insurance
• Recognition and feedback platform
• Volunteering leave and matched fundraising initiatives
• "Pennies from Heaven" payroll giving scheme

About the Organisation

This organisation is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services, supporting over 20,000 customers across critical sectors including healthcare, education, legal, and government. With a strong focus on innovation, growth, and employee development, the company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers its people.

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