Senior Legal Counsel

System C; Leeds; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

System C in Leeds, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support the business through transformation and growth. You will act as a trusted adviser on commercial and corporate matters, leading complex negotiations and shaping processes across the organisation.

You will work with senior stakeholders, drive governance, help manage procurement frameworks, and contribute to M&A activities as part of a collaborative, impact‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional, ideally a Solicitor.
• Strong commercial contract negotiation experience.
• Experience with public sector, healthcare, or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of IT contracts, licensing, and data protection.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value contract negotiations with public sector customers.
• Support contract renewals, amendments, and approvals.
• Collaborate with sales and bid teams on commercial opportunities.
• Provide legal advice to senior leadership on a range of matters.
• Advise on procurement frameworks, including government agreements.
• Support dispute risk assessment and litigation considerations.
• Provide guidance on IT contracts, licensing, and service agreements.
• Assist General Counsel with governance, reporting, and M&A activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Public sector / healthcare

IT contracts & data protection

Stakeholder communication

Priorities management

Team development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact across health, social care, and education? We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join System C and support our business through a period of transformation and growth. At System C, we develop technology that helps improve outcomes across the UK’s health and social care system. Trusted by hundreds of organisations and used by over 350,000 professionals, our work directly impacts millions of lives every day. The role As Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters. You will take a leading role in complex contract negotiations and play a key part in shaping legal and commercial processes across the organisation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead high-value contract negotiations with public sector customers
• Support contract renewals, amendments, and approval processes
• Partner closely with sales and bid teams on commercial opportunities
• Provide legal advice to senior leadership on a range of matters
• Advise on procurement frameworks, including central and local government agreements
• Support dispute management, including risk assessment and litigation considerations
• Provide guidance across IT contracts, including IP, licensing, and service agreements
• Contribute to compliance by identifying and managing contractual risk
• Support the General Counsel with governance, reporting, and M&A activities

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified legal professional, ideally a Solicitor
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation
• Background in public sector or healthcare, or similar regulated environments
• Experience with IT contracts, licensing, and data protection concepts
• Strong attention to detail with clear and effective written communication
• Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external advisers
• Interest in developing others and contributing to team growth

Why join us

At System C, you will be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team working to improve outcomes across health and social care. We value ownership, integrity, and continuous improvement, and we support our people with flexible benefits, development opportunities, and a culture that recognises contribution and impact.