Senior Legal Counsel - Tech

BCL Legal In-House; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal function. This role involves advising on commercial contracts and data privacy, supporting international operations, and building legal processes. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a strategic role within a high-growth international tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' PQE in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Background in commercial contracts and data privacy.
• Experience supporting international operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to manage risk.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements.
• Advise on data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts

SaaS/cloud licensing

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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

• 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.