Senior Legal Counsel

Alexander Mae (HR) Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Fintech company is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Bath. This role involves leading contract negotiations and supporting internal teams while ensuring compliance with legal and commercial standards. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in commercial contracting, particularly with SaaS products. The salary ranges from £85,000 to £120,000, offering a dynamic work environment with a focus on growth and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of SaaS products and legal implications.
• Practical approach to contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice for revenue generation and customer growth.
• Support corporate and advisory legal matters.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Negotiation

Legal compliance

Job description

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Bristol

Salary: £85,000 to £120,000 DOE + benefits

Our client, a global Fintech business is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to focus on commercial contracting for the company's global SaaS products, working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product and other internal stakeholders. The position is suited to someone who is practical, commercial, and comfortable managing a high volume of contract work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of sales‑driven commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, DPAs, partnership agreements and renewals (approximately 8090% of the workload)
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to support revenue generation and customer growth
• Support corporate, company secretarial and general advisory matters as required
• Advise internal teams on contractual risk, compliance considerations and practical mitigations
• Maintain contract templates and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory, commercial and data protection requirements
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to support deal closure, contract governance and operational effectiveness
• Ensure contracts are negotiated efficiently while protecting the company's legal, commercial and data protection interests