Senior Sole Counsel

Clifton Search; Chester; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clifton Search is seeking a UK-based Senior Sole Counsel to lead the legal function for a newly acquired software/tech division. You will provide strategic legal guidance, oversee licensing negotiations (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS), and manage privacy/compliance across a global business.

You will lead high-value negotiations, work with international teams, and report to the CEO in a borderless, fast-growing environment.

Formación

• UK qualified solicitor with senior/lead experience in software/tech environments.
• Experience handling international contracts and licensing (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS).
• Strong data protection and privacy compliance knowledge.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations and provide strategic legal guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Full legal responsibility for the newly acquired organisation.
• Advise and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Lead on international contracts and contracts governed by foreign laws.
• Oversee privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Commercial contracts

Leadership

Data protection

Educación

UK Qualified Solicitor

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a highly acquisitive global organisation operating within the Software/Content/Media/Telco sector.

As a result of further growth and a recent acquisition we are looking for a Senior Sole Counsel to be the lead lawyer for a newly acquired part of the group.

The position will report to the internationally based CEO sitting in a wider global group of companies.

This is a standalone and highly autonomous role within an ambitious and multi-layered organisation and will require a hands on approach across the business.

You'll regularly work with colleagues and customers from all over the world in a truly borderless role.

We are looking for a UK based senior level lawyer with extensive experience gained within the software Technology sector.

Main responsibilities

Full legal responsibility across the newly acquired organisation

Advising and negotiating and leading on a wide range of commercial contracts.

Significant lead experience of international contracts, or contracts subject to foreign laws and jurisdiction.

Robust negotiation skills, especially in the context of high-value contracts with customers.

Experience of working with, or within a software, Media/ telecoms company.

Experience of software licensing contracts, together with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS

Experience of advising in relation to global data protection issues

Lead compliance management efforts related to privacy and consumer protection laws.

AI/ML Regulatory Strategy

IP Portfolio Management

Person

UK Qualified Solicitor with senior level/lead experience. (Head of legal/Director)

International experience gained in a Software Tech environment.

UK based

Hands on and flexible approach

US experience helpful