Senior Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Southampton to manage commercial contracting for global SaaS products. The role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, providing legal advice to support business growth, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, particularly in the technology sector, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of £85,000 to £120,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant legal field.
• Experience in SaaS contracting, preferably in fintech or technology.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of sales-driven commercial contracts.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to support revenue generation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support contract governance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Technology and software industry experience

Understanding of commercial contracts

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Education

Solicitor qualification in the UK

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Southampton

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 companys 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 companys legal, commercial and data protection interests

Key Skills

Qualified solicitor in the UK with at least 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a relevant legal field.

Experience in technology and software industries.

Strong understanding of commercial contracts, intellectual property law, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.

Ability to manage a variety of legal issues and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, growing company.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex legal and business issues.

Experience working within or advising on matters for a fast-growing, technology-driven business is a plus.

Attributes

Must have strong experience of SaaS contracting, ideally within a fintech or technology company

Demonstrable background managing high-volume, contract-heavy workloads with a commercial and pragmatic approach

Comfortable working independently on commercial contracts but also able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business

Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and translate contractual implications into practical business guidance

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment

Key Stakeholders

Reports to the Chief Finance Officer

Senior Management Team

Salary

£85,000 - £120,000 (depending on location and experience) plus benefits (see attached)