Senior Legal Counsel - Tech

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth tech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support as it scales internationally. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on data privacy, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' PQE and a strong background in commercial law. This role offers a unique opportunity in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' PQE gained in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Strong background in commercial contracts and data/privacy issues.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to drive outcomes and manage risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including commercial contracts and SaaS.
• Advise on data privacy and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Commercial contracts

SaaS/cloud licensing

Data/privacy issues

Stakeholder engagement

Education

UK-qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a high-growth tech company in its search for a Senior Legal Counsel to join its expanding legal function. This newly created role offers the chance to act as a key adviser to the business as it continues to scale internationally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across various business functions to drive outcomes and manage risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including commercial contracts, SaaS, procurement, and strategic partnerships.
• Support product launches, go-to-market initiatives, and cross-border commercial strategies.
• Advise on data privacy, AI, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Play a pivotal role in building scalable legal processes and playbooks as the team continues to grow.

About you / Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with 5-8 years\' PQE gained in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, SaaS/cloud licensing, and data/privacy issues.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
• Experience of supporting international operations and building legal infrastructure in scaling businesses is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial technology lawyer seeking a strategic, business-facing role in a fast-scaling international tech environment.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call directly for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.