Senior Legal Counsel (Technology)

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Technology) to guide legal aspects in technology transactions including SaaS and AI. This role involves advising teams, negotiating contracts, and contributing to legal strategy while fostering an innovative legal landscape. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting a balanced work-life experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in technology law.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate SaaS and IT licensing agreements.
• Strong enthusiasm for technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support legal for technology transactions including SaaS and cloud.
• Manage negotiations on high-value contracts.
• Provide training on legal developments to stakeholders.

Skills

Technology Law

Contract Negotiation

Strong Communication

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

As Senior Legal Counsel (Technology), you will support Tesco’s evolving technology landscape by providing expert legal advice on complex technology transactions, including SaaS, cloud, and AI-related agreements. Acting as a trusted partner to our Technology and Procurement teams, you’ll play a key role in enabling innovation across the business while contributing to the Tesco Legal team’s transformation and continuous improvement journey.

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to our Technology team (including senior leadership) and Technology Procurement, supporting business objectives and enhancing competitiveness.

• Support the Heads of Legal in building centres of expertise for Technology and AI.

• Advise on a broad range of strategic technology projects and lead negotiations on high-value contracts.

• Conduct horizon scanning and proactively anticipate legal and regulatory developments, providing timely input and training where needed.

• Maintain and update legal templates to reflect changes in law, regulation, and market practice.

• Manage external counsel on occasion, ensuring advice is appropriately scoped, cost-effective, and commercially focused.

• Contribute to the Tesco Legal team’s transformation journey, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

• Provide coaching and guidance to more junior members of the team to support their development.

• A qualified solicitor with experience specialising in technology law and technology transactions

• A strong enthusiasm for technology, AI, and innovation, with broad commercial contracts

• Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate SaaS, IT licensing, and cloud agreements.

• A customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and pragmatic approach, with strong commercial acumen.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

• Ability to build trust and credibility with experienced internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts and positively influence business decisions.

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