Commercial Technology Solicitor (Part-Time / Consultant)

Santriya Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Santriya Technologies Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Technology Solicitor with UK and/or US experience to provide advisory support across technology contracts, SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, AI governance, and data protection matters.

This flexible, part-time or consultancy engagement is suitable for qualified solicitors who wish to advise international technology, financial services, and digital sector clients while maintaining work-life balance, with options for retainer,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong commercial technology law expertise.
• Experience at a leading law firm or in-house technology or financial services legal team.
• Deep knowledge of SaaS, cloud, AI, and data protection legal frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client advisory skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial technology contracts, SaaS agreements, software licensing deals, and cloud services agreements.
• Advise on AI governance frameworks, responsible AI obligations, and compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Support technology procurement exercises, vendor due diligence, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Provide legal guidance on digital transformation programmes, agile delivery, and technology platform transitions.
• Advise on intellectual property rights, data ownership, and software escrow arrangements.
• Review and negotiate master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work, and service level agreements.
• Conduct legal risk assessments on emerging technology initiatives including GenAI, cloud migration, and API integration projects.
• Support in-house legal teams and C-suite executives with commercial legal guidance on technology matters.
• Stay current with developments in UK and EU technology law, AI regulation, and digital compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior legal professionals and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the practice.

Skills

SaaS

Cloud

AI

Data protection

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Job Summary

Santriya Technologies is seeking an experienced Commercial Technology Solicitor with UK and/or US legal experience to provide advisory support across technology contracts, SaaS agreements, software licensing, cloud services, AI governance, digital transformation projects, and data protection matters.

This is a flexible, part-time or consultancy engagement suitable for qualified solicitors who wish to advise international technology, financial services, and digital sector clients while maintaining work-life balance. The role can be structured as a retainer, day-rate, or project-based assignment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial technology contracts, SaaS agreements, software licensing deals, and cloud services agreements
• Advise on AI governance frameworks, responsible AI obligations, and compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Support technology procurement exercises, vendor due diligence, and outsourcing arrangements
• Provide legal guidance on digital transformation programmes, agile delivery, and technology platform transitions
• Advise on intellectual property rights, data ownership, and software escrow arrangements
• Review and negotiate master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work, and service level agreements
• Conduct legal risk assessments on emerging technology initiatives including GenAI, cloud migration, and API integration projects
• Support in-house legal teams and C-suite executives with commercial legal guidance on technology matters
• Stay current with developments in UK and EU technology law, AI regulation, and digital compliance requirements
• Mentor junior legal professionals and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the practice

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong commercial technology law expertise
• Experience at a leading law firm or in-house technology or financial services legal team
• Deep knowledge of SaaS, cloud, AI, and data protection legal frameworks
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client advisory skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously