Software Legal Counsel NQ

IFS; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a newly qualified Software Legal Counsel to support its operations in the UK&I and Europe regions. This role involves providing legal counsel on software/cloud agreements, managing relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing compliance matters. Ideal candidates should be common law qualified lawyers with up to three years of PQE and possess strong ethics and communication skills. The position offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Common law qualified lawyer with none to three years PQE, preferably in international software/cloud/SaaS.
• Fluency in English is required; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Legal Counsels in the region.
• Provide legal counsel on transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IT-related contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel.
• Manage litigations and compliance matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ethics and integrity

Education

Common law qualified lawyer

Job description

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers, but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers!

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

We are looking for a talented legal professional to join our growing global legal team. In this role, you will support our UK&I and Europe region on software, technology and licensing matters. The position is suitable for both newly qualified and more experienced lawyers who are keen to develop their in‑house career in a dynamic, international environment.

Job Description

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

• 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.
• Manage litigations and pre-litigations 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 threeyears PQE, preferably with experience in or an interest in workingin an international environment or in software/cloud/SaaS.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• In-house experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to balance legal and business priorities in a dynamic, global environment.
• Fluent in English; other languages like French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese or Polish are a plus.
• Ability to work in a complex, international environment.

Additional Information

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.