Senior Legal Counsel Commercial

Think Legal Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join a global trade association. This remote position focuses on negotiating sell-side contracts and providing advice on IP and licensing. Candidates need to be qualified solicitors or barristers with at least five years of experience, ideally in tech or telecoms. The role offers a competitive salary with flexible hours, either full-time or around 30 hours per week. Immediate start in mid-February is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in commercial law.
• Experience in-house, preferably in tech or telecoms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate sell-side contracts with members and partners.
• Provide sensible advice on IP, licensing, and data privacy.
• Work with sales and operations teams to keep projects moving.
• Assist stakeholders in navigating risks.

Skills

Negotiation of contracts

IP and licensing advice

Risk management

Collaboration with global teams

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister with UK admission

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial - Fixed Term Contract (Remote)

We are looking for a pragmatically minded commercial solicitor to join a global trade association with offices in the UK for a six-month stint starting mid-February. This is a maternity cover role, reporting directly to the VP of Legal, and is 100% remote for anyone based in the UK. There is a chance that the contract will be extended.

The role is mostly focused on the sell-side. You will be handling the negotiation and management of contracts for the organisation's various products and services. The good news is that you won't be starting from scratch; they have very well-established templates, playbooks, and processes in place. They need someone who can step into an existing system, get up to speed quickly, and keep the wheels turning.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be:

• Negotiating sell-side contracts and commercial agreements with members and partners.
• Providing clear, sensible advice on IP, licensing, and data privacy.
• Working closely with global teams in sales and operations to keep projects moving.
• Helping internal stakeholders navigate risk without being a roadblock.

Who are we looking for?

We need a qualified solicitor or barrister with UK admission and at least five years of experience. Ideally, you have spent time in-house already, perhaps in tech or telecoms, and you are comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone to start in mid-February to allow for a smooth handover. The salary is competitive for a senior commercial counsel, and we have a lot of flexibility regarding hours. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or a part-time arrangement (around 30 hours per week), we are happy to chat about what works for you.

If you are available to start soon and want a straightforward, remote role with a great team, please get in touch with Adam Zdravkovic in the In-House team at Think Legal for a chat.