Software Legal Counsel

IFS; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider is seeking a newly qualified Software Legal Counsel to support the UK&I and Europe regions. You will provide legal counsel on transactions, draft and negotiate IT-related contracts, and manage relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a common law qualified lawyer with 0-3 years PQE, fluent in English, and possesses strong communication and organisational skills. This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Common law qualified lawyer with none to three years PQE, preferably with experience in software/cloud/SaaS.
• High standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism.
• In-house experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Senior Legal Counsels in the region.
• Providing legal counsel on transactions and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Drafting and negotiating IT-related contracts.

Skills

Common law qualification

Legal counseling

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Fluent in English

Ability to work in international environments

Education

Law degree

Job description

We are seeking a newly qualified Software Legal Counsel to support the UK&I and Europe regions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Senior Legal Counsels in the region
• Providing legal counsel on transactions and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating IT-related contracts including software/cloud agreements, professional services, partnerships and NDAs.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Deal Desk, Revenue Recognition and external counsel.
• Managing litigations and pre-litigation with the support of outside counsels.
• Overseeing compliance matters related to anti-corruption, data privacy (GDPR) and export controls.

Qualifications

• Common law qualified lawyer with none to three years PQE, preferably with experience in or an interest in an international environment or in software/cloud/SaaS.
• High standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism.
• In-house experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to balance legal and business priorities in a dynamic global environment.
• Fluent in English; other languages such as French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese or Polish are a plus.
• Ability to work in a complex international environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote options.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Join our team and contribute to our global success. Apply through our online system with your salary expectations and start date. Final candidates will undergo a DISC assessment. We guarantee discretion and confidentiality.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time