Tech Transactions Solicitor M&A, Reliance & IP

Intelance; Greater London; Remote; GBP 276,000 - 413,000; Part time

Job summary

Intelance, a UK-based technology, AI and cyber assurance firm, seeks a solicitor to advise on the legal terms of due diligence engagements. Reports are paid by sellers, read by buyers, and terms must protect all parties.

The role is ongoing, one matter at a time, with a fixed fee per engagement. Remote work with calls as needed; few hours per engagement starting in late November 2026; guide rate £200–£300 per hour.

Qualifications

• A current practising certificate from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• At least five years post qualification experience in technology, commercial or corporate work.
• Experience of reliance letters, professional services terms or due diligence engagements.
• Professional indemnity insurance that covers this advice, your own or through your firm.
• Practical, plain advice and quick turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve our engagement letters for due diligence work, including scope, limitations and liability caps.
• Draft and negotiate reliance letters that let a named buyer or lender rely on our report, with a capped liability.
• Draft release letters for bidders who read our reports without relying on them.
• Review IP, confidentiality and data protection clauses when we need access to a client's code or systems.
• Review NDAs and mutual NDAs with clients and associates.
• Flag where our professional indemnity insurance needs to be checked before we agree terms.

Skills

Current practising certificate

Post-qualification experience

Reliance letters experience

Due diligence engagements

Professional indemnity insurance

Practical, plain advice

Quick turnaround

Education

Solicitors Regulation Authority practising certificate

Job description

Intelance, a UK-based technology, AI and cyber assurance firm, seeks a solicitor to advise on the legal terms of due diligence engagements. Reports are paid by sellers, read by buyers, and terms must protect all parties.

The role is ongoing, one matter at a time, with a fixed fee per engagement. Remote work with calls as needed; few hours per engagement starting in late November 2026; guide rate £200–£300 per hour.