Commercial & Technology Legal Counsel

Your new company
You'll be joining a large, highly regulated, international organisation operating at the forefront of innovation, technology and financial services. The in-house legal function plays a strategic role across the business, supporting complex commercial activity, driving innovation responsibly and managing legal and reputational risk at scale. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence, working closely with procurement, technology and frontline business teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.

Your new role

As Commercial & Technology Legal Counsel, you will be part of a global commercial legal team, advising on complex commercial and technology arrangements, managing legal risk, and acting as a trusted legal partner to stakeholders across procurement, technology and the wider business. Key responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing best practice legal strategies to support risk management and regulatory compliance
Providing legal advice across commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship and data licencing activities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements and licences
Monitoring and advising on changes in relevant laws, rules and regulations, ensuring they are reflected appropriately in policies, standards and controls
Proactively identifying legal and regulatory risks and advising on mitigation
Supporting or representing the organisation in litigation, arbitration or regulatory investigations where required
Designing and delivering legal training to enhance business understanding and compliance
What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring:Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent (UK or comparable jurisdiction) with at least 2 years' post qualification experience
Strong experience advising on a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, including supplier and client facing contracts such as:

Software licences
Hardware and software maintenance
SaaS and cloud services
Sponsorship arrangements
Data and index licencingProven ability to advise on and manage legal risk in line with organisational policies, standards and governance frameworks
Confidence in working independently, managing workload and priorities, and partnering effectively with a broad range of internal stakeholders
A collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute positively to team and wider organisational objectives

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll benefit from a highly competitive package including:

Performance-related bonus
Exceptionally generous pension
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Private medical insurance
Life assurance and income protection
Access to a wide range of optional benefits, including gym membership and dental cover
Hybrid working and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional development
What you need to do now
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