Senior Commercial Counsel - 12mth,£110k

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the City of London is seeking a Senior Counsel for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role requires expertise in drafting and negotiating software licenses and other commercial contracts. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, are qualified in the UK & Ireland, and enjoy a hybrid work model with competitive compensation including a salary between £105,000 and £110,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Enhanced pension

Private health

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE with extensive commercial contracts experience.
• Consideration for lawyers from other Commonwealth jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on various legal agreements such as software licenses and consultancy contracts.

Skills

Draft and negotiate software licenses

Advising on SaaS

Open source software licensing

Consultancy contracts

Education

Qualified in the UK & Ireland

Job description

Overview

Global financial services operator are looking for a Senior Counsel to cover a 12 month maternity cover contract. This is a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week required in the Central London office. Start date is November.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on software licences
• Support and maintenance agreements
• SaaS
• Open source software licensing
• Services agreements
• Consultancy contracts
• Terms and conditions
• Data transfer agreements
• Outsourcing agreements

Requirements / Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE with extensive commercial contracts experience, ideally including technology and data matters
• Qualified in the UK & Ireland; applications from lawyers admitted in other Commonwealth jurisdictions will be considered

Contract and Workplace Details

• Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management
• Specialism: Legal
• Focus: Commercial Law
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: City of London
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Salary: £105,000 - £110,000 per annum + bonus; enhanced pension; private health

About the Employer

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.