Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in telecommunications is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to support operations and work on high-quality cross-border matters. The role offers remote flexibility and autonomy while requiring strong legal expertise, particularly in commercial contracts and technology law.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunity to shape legal strategy

Qualifications

• Circa 4+ years’ PQE, ideally trained at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong in-house legal experience with commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on legal areas including data protection and regulatory risk.
• Collaborate with business teams to support growth.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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W&P Legal Recruitment is assisting a global leader in telecommunications and satellite technology with the search for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to support their expanding operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with experience across both private practice and in-house environments.

The Role:

This is a flexible, primarily remote role with occasional travel to offices in the South East, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal and commercial matters. You will be involved in drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements and legal risk areas, acting as a trusted adviser to business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service, licensing, technology, SaaS, and partnership contracts.
• Collaborate with a number of business and operations teams to support business growth and innovation.
• Advise on wider legal areas including data protection (GDPR), intellectual property, marketing compliance, and regulatory risk.
• Work closely with the General Counsel on a number of key projects including developing a global IP strategy.
• Develop internal legal processes, templates, and best practices.
• Manage and liaise with external counsel where necessary.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with circa 4+ years’ PQE.
• Trained at a top-tier law firm, ideally within a TMT or commercial team.
• Strong in-house legal experience, either through a secondment or permanent role.
• Broad commercial contracts experience and sound understanding of technology-related legal issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance risk with business goals.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• A remote-first working model with autonomy and flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality cross-border commercial matters in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Chance to make a visible impact and help shape legal strategy within a scaling business.