Senior Commercial Counsel - Hybrid, Bonus Eligible

Abundant Code; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus plan

Pension

Healthcare

Annual leave

Job summary

Experian is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to lead high-value commercial agreements and manage contracts across the lifecycle. The role partners with senior stakeholders to balance legal and commercial risk while enabling business growth.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern, a strong compensation package including a discretionary bonus plan, and core benefits such as pension and healthcare. Strong PQE and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience in commercial contract law.
• Experience independently managing complex contracting programmes and negotiations.
• Experience leading large contracts and managing key client relationships.
• Experience designing governance frameworks and contracting systems.
• Excellent commercial judgement and senior-level influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value commercial agreements with major clients.
• Manage contracts lifecycle from drafting to execution.
• Draft and negotiate technology, data, software licensing and services agreements.
• Improve contracting templates and playbooks to scale operations.
• Support business transformation initiatives including integration activities.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Negotiation leadership

Contract lifecycle management

Governance & process improvement

Senior stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Experian is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to lead high-value commercial agreements and manage contracts across the lifecycle. The role partners with senior stakeholders to balance legal and commercial risk while enabling business growth.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern, a strong compensation package including a discretionary bonus plan, and core benefits such as pension and healthcare. Strong PQE and cross-functional collaboration are essential.