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

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global software company as a Senior Legal Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting sales activities and negotiating contracts. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative environment. With a strong focus on commercial technology law, you will work closely with a talented legal team in a company that values its employees and fosters a great culture. This is an exciting opportunity to shape your role and grow within a well-established organization that is expanding rapidly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial technology law.
• In-house experience preferred, especially with tech vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support sales activities and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with sales teams in a respectful culture.

Skills

Commercial Technology Law

Contract Negotiation

Drafting Legal Documents

In-House Experience

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel • Global Tech Company • London or Remote (UK), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Found Legal — In House Tech Lawyer Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

The company's offices are just outside West London (30-40 min from Waterloo).

The team meets once every 1-2 weeks in the office.

The office is in a nice location by the river with a garden and outdoor lunch area.

The role can be hybrid or remote for the right candidate (based in the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Germany, or Belgium).

Company

A B-to-B software company with approximately 2,500 employees worldwide, serving other tech companies.

Headquartered in Europe, with no US late-night calls.

The legal team comprises about 10-12 lawyers.

Established 30 years ago, growing 20% annually.

A secure, exciting business with a great culture and talented team.

Role

International (EMEA) commercial technology lawyer role focusing 70-80% on supporting sales activities.

Legal supports sales early in projects, is involved in negotiations, and is respected by sales teams.

The company fosters a respectful culture where legal and sales collaborate effectively.

As part of a smaller team, there is scope to shape your role and develop areas of interest.

Supportive management and colleagues, with opportunities for continuous learning.

About you

Seeking an experienced commercial technology lawyer with 8+ years of experience.

In-house experience or client secondments supporting Tech/Software vendors or IT services companies preferred.

Strong technical skills, drafting, and negotiation abilities, especially with bespoke contracts.

What you can expect

Work for a growing, well-established company with a fantastic culture in an international role.

Excellent relationships with colleagues, autonomy from a respected GC.

Competitive package reviewed annually.

Hybrid or remote working options.

Please share this job post if you know someone who fits the profile (8+ PQE, experience in Software/IT Services/IT Outsourcing).

If you are more junior but meet the other requirements, please get in touch.

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