Senior Legal Counsel, SaaS & Fintech Contracts

Alexander Mae (HR) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Southampton to manage commercial contracting for global SaaS products. The role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, providing legal advice to support business growth, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, particularly in the technology sector, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of £85,000 to £120,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant legal field.
• Experience in SaaS contracting, preferably in fintech or technology.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of sales-driven commercial contracts.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to support revenue generation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support contract governance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Technology and software industry experience

Understanding of commercial contracts

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Education

Solicitor qualification in the UK

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Southampton to manage commercial contracting for global SaaS products. The role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, providing legal advice to support business growth, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, particularly in the technology sector, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of £85,000 to £120,000 plus benefits.