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

Found Legal - In House Tech Lawyer Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global software company is seeking a Senior Commercial Technology Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, allowing you to collaborate closely with sales and legal teams across Europe. You will be instrumental in shaping your role while enjoying a supportive culture that values respect and autonomy. With a focus on bespoke contract negotiations and a commitment to continuous learning, this position is perfect for a seasoned lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a company that prioritizes its employees and fosters excellent relationships within teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Technology Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Job description

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

Hi there, this is Mila Read from Found Legal where we specialise in in-house technology lawyer recruitment.

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

Location / Remote

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 ca. 2500 employees globally. Headquartered in Europe (no US late night calls). Legal team headcount is ca. 10-12 lawyers.

Role

— International (EMEA) commercial technology lawyer role with 70-80% of the work focused on supporting the company's sales activities.

— 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.

— The company has a fantastic culture based on respect for the individual.

— Since it's a smaller team, there is scope to shape your role (select areas of interest and develop them).

— Excellent manager (I've known them for a few years) + a very supportive legal team.

— 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

— You will be working for a growing and well-established company with a fantastic culture in an international role.

— You will enjoy excellent relationships with your commercial and legal colleagues.

— 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).

— Great package that gets reviewed every year.

— Hybrid or remote working.