Senior Legal Counsel

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech-led business in London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide legal support during maternity leave. The role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, managing contract workflows, and advising on regulatory matters. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified solicitors with at least 6 years of experience, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong stakeholder management skills. A hybrid working model is available.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Strong culture and benefits

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with around 6+ years PQE required.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements.
• Advising on regulatory issues and compliance matters.
• Supporting sales and product teams on client contracts.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating complex contracts

Stakeholder management

Data protection knowledge

Experience with SaaS agreements

Education

UK-qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC)

London | Hybrid

I am working with a fast‑growing, tech‑led business operating internationally that is looking to hire a senior legal counsel on a 12 month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave, with potential to extend.

This is a broad in‑house role with real autonomy, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and supporting continued growth.

The role

You will support the business across a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, working as a key member of a small legal team.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial and technology agreements
• Advising on SaaS agreements, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, reseller and vendor contracts
• Supporting sales, product and commercial teams on client contracts and RFPs
• Managing contract workflows and improving legal processes
• Updating templates and legal playbooks
• Advising on data protection and regulatory issues
• Supporting on corporate, governance and employment matters
• Working closely with risk, compliance, finance, tech and product teams

About you

This role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast‑paced environment and being close to the business.

You are likely to be:

• UK‑qualified solicitor with around 6+ years PQE
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts
• Comfortable working across a broad in‑house remit rather than a narrow specialism
• Confident managing stakeholders and working autonomously
• Ideally already working in‑house within tech, fintech, SaaS or a scale‑up environment
• Familiar with data protection and privacy matters
• Experience working with financial institutions is a plus but not essential

Why apply

• Senior, high‑trust role with genuine autonomy
• International, high‑growth business
• Broad and interesting work across multiple jurisdictions
• Hybrid working
• Strong culture and benefits

If you are open to a confidential conversation, apply directly or message me for more information.