Senior Legal Counsel — Global Tech Company — London or Remote (UK)

JR United Kingdom; Altrincham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in a global software company, focusing on commercial technology law. With a supportive culture and the opportunity for hybrid or remote work, you will collaborate closely with sales and legal teams, ensuring that legal advice is integrated into business strategies. This role offers autonomy, a fantastic working environment, and the chance to shape your career in a respected legal team. If you have a passion for technology law and a strong background in contract negotiation, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial technology law, ideally in-house.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and drafting bespoke contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support sales activities with legal expertise in commercial technology.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams and provide legal training.

Skills

Commercial Technology Law

Contract Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Client Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel — Global Tech Company — London or Remote (UK), Altrincham

Client:

Found Legal — In House Tech Lawyer Recruitment

Location:

Altrincham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

My client is a global software company looking to hire a Senior Commercial Technology lawyer at 8+ PQE level.

Location / Remote

The company's offices are just out of West London (30-40 min from Waterloo). The team meets for 1 day in the office once every 1-2 weeks. The office is in a nice location by the river with its own garden and outdoor lunch area.

The role can be hybrid or remote for the right person (based in the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Germany, or Belgium where the business also has offices).

Company

B-to-B software company whose clients are other tech companies, with approximately 2500 employees globally. Headquartered in Europe (no US late night calls). The legal team headcount is approximately 10-12 lawyers.

Role

1. International (EMEA) commercial technology lawyer role with 70-80% of the work focused on supporting the company's sales activities.
2. Sales and Legal work in harmony: Legal has huge respect from Sales; they get involved in projects early, get invited to team off-sites, and are receptive to advice and training.
3. The company has a fantastic culture based on respect for the individual.
4. Since it's a smaller team, there is scope to shape your role (select areas of interest and develop them).
5. Excellent manager and a very supportive legal team.
6. Continuous learning and exchange of best practices.

About you

We are looking for an experienced commercial technology lawyer with 8+ years of experience. Ideally with in-house experience (or client secondments) supporting tech/software vendors or IT services companies. A technically strong lawyer, drafter, and negotiator (all contracts are bespoke).

What you can expect

1. You will be working for a growing and well-established company with a fantastic culture in an international role.
2. You will enjoy excellent relationships with your commercial and legal colleagues.
3. You will have the support of an experienced and highly respected GC who will trust you and give you autonomy (great human, not a micromanager).
4. Great package that gets reviewed every year.
5. Hybrid or remote working.

Please share this job post if you know someone who meets the above profile (8+ PQE commercial tech lawyer with experience in Software/IT Services/IT Outsourcing).

If you are more junior but meet the requirements otherwise, please get in touch as I may be able to help.