Interim Senior Counsel (Commercial & Technology)

Taylor Root; United States; Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Interim Senior Legal Counsel for a high-growth technology business undergoing international expansion. This broad, hands-on role involves leading complex commercial transactions, advising senior stakeholders across R&D and technical teams, and supporting strategic partnerships and IP licensing.

The position is Cambridge, hybrid with office days, initially 6 months, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE or equivalent experience.
• Strong in-house commercial contracts experience.
• Proven track record of handling complex, high-value transactions.
• Excellent management of senior stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with ability to balance risk and commercial objectives.
• Experience in technology, science, IP or R&D heavy environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-value commercial transactions from negotiation through to completion.
• Advise senior stakeholders across R&D and technical functions.
• Support partnerships, IP licensing, and customer/supplier contracts.
• Provide pragmatic advice balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Support strategic legal/compliance projects as the business scales internationally.
• Autonomously own matters and challenge senior stakeholders where appropriate.

Skills

PQE 6+ years

In-house contracts

Own complex deals

Senior stakeholder mgmt

Commercial, solutions-focused

Tech/IP/R&D exposure

Job description

We are working with a really exciting high-growth technology business to find an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team during a period of significant growth and international expansion.

The role

This is a broad, hands-on senior legal counsel and highly commercial position where you will:

• Lead on complex and high-value commercial transactions from negotiation through to completion
• Advise senior stakeholders, particularly across R&D and other technical functions
• Support strategic partnerships, commercial arrangements, IP licensing and high-value customer and supplier contracts
• Provide pragmatic advice, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
• Support wider strategic, legal and compliance projects as the business continues to scale internationally
• Have the autonomy to take ownership of matters and constructively challenge senior stakeholders where appropriate

About you

We are looking for a confident and pragmatic commercial lawyer who can operate autonomously in a fast-moving and fast growing environment.

You are likely to have:

• 6+ years' PQE, or equivalent experience
• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house
• A track record of owning complex, high-value transactions
• Excellent senior stakeholder management skills
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make judgement calls at pace
• Experience within technology, science, innovation, engineering, research or another IP/R&D-heavy environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential

The details

• Location: Cambridge
• Hybrid: Ideally 2-3 days per week in the office, with 2 days is workable
• Duration: 6 months initially, with good potential for extension
• Start: ASAP / short notice
• Salary: Highly competitive day rate and salary on offer
• Engagement: FTC or day-rate basis (client is open minded)
• IR35: Inside IR35 for day-rate contractors

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer who enjoys working close to the business and wants exposure to a cutting-edge, internationally growing technology organisation where the legal team is closely involved in strategic decision-making.

However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.