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

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Technology Lawyer with over 8 years of experience. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work and involves supporting sales activities within a collaborative legal team. You will work closely with commercial colleagues, ensuring legal compliance while fostering excellent relationships. The company prides itself on a fantastic culture and respect for individual contributions. If you are a technically strong lawyer with a passion for technology and a desire to shape your role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive legal team

Annual salary reviews

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 closely with sales teams and provide legal training.

Skills

Commercial Technology Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

In-house Legal Experience

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Job description

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

Client:

Found Legal — In House Tech Lawyer Recruitment

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

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 located 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 (if you are more junior, please get in touch). Ideally, you will have 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.
4. Great package that gets reviewed every year.
5. Hybrid or remote working.

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