Senior Legal Counsel - Complex Commercial Contracts

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic legal team within a high-profile telecoms company. This role is pivotal in supporting strategic business decisions and managing complex contracts, particularly in the fast-evolving telecoms sector. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to advise senior stakeholders, lead transformation initiatives, and ensure contractual compliance. With a competitive salary and significant bonus, this position offers a chance to make a substantial impact in a global business while enjoying excellent career progression. If you are ready to take on this high-impact role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Medical Cover

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in commercial law with a focus on telecoms.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex contractual matters.
• Advise board directors and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Telecoms Sector Knowledge

Strategic Business Partnering

M&A Advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 8+)

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel (8+ PQE) – High-Impact Role in the Telecoms Sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join a newly created dynamic and fast-paced legal team within a high-profile communications and technology business. Known for its influence in the telecoms space, this company has been at the forefront of mobile and digital transformation for decades.

This is a key strategic role, supporting the GC, Investment director, and wider investment team in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex long-term contracts, as well as preparing for M&A deals and advising on non-wholly owned assets.

The role will include:

• Providing expert legal advice and strategic business partnering in relation to international entities
• Managing the business’s interests in its non-wholly owned assets
• Advising board directors and senior business stakeholders on complex contractual matters, ensuring contractual compliance
• Leading transformation initiatives to improve operational excellence, enable growth, and support key business objectives

What’s on offer?

• A chance to provide expert legal advisory on complex contractual matters
• Strategic influence over business decisions and major transformation initiatives
• Work closely with board directors, senior stakeholders, and legal leadership teams
• Be part of a high-profile team managing multi-billion-pound telecoms partnerships

Experience Required Includes:

• A commercial lawyer with at least 8 years PQE, experienced in drafting and negotiating high-value, complex telecoms or infrastructure contracts
• Knowledge of the telecoms sector
• Strong drafting and negotiating experience, with the ability to provide innovative legal solutions in a fast-moving industry
• Proven ability to give specialist advice to commercial colleagues, driving decisions and resolving complex, strategically important issues
• Deep understanding of commercial and technology law
• Ability to advise board-level stakeholders and lead change initiatives

On offer is an excellent base salary, significant bonus, and a package of benefits (including car allowance, pension, and medical cover). There is great career progression and the opportunity to have a real impact in a global business. If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact me at [emailprotected].