Commercial Technology Counsel
JOB_53637404756688Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
In-house LegalIndustry
Business or Management ConsultancyPay
Competitive
6-month contract, technology and procurement counsel
Interim Legal Counsel – Technology (6 – Month FTC)
Office Location: London – Hybrid working Policy (2 days a week)
Reporting to – Group Technology Legal Counsel
About the Role
I am currently working with a sector leading, global organisation, who are seeking a commercially minded technology and procurement lawyer to join their in-house global legal team. This will be for a six-month period on a fixed-term basis. This role is designed to provide essential legal support during a period of significant technology change. You will be expected to work as part of the team on a range of technology and procurement matters, and the role is within a Group capacity for a FTSE business, which will allow you to gain significant exposure to very interesting matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Following standard playbooks and leading the negotiation and drafting of a wide range of technology contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, NDAs, reseller and subcontractor agreements.
- Supporting the management of supplier relationships through work orders, change requests, and contract lifecycle management.
- Supporting in the drafting and maintaining internal legal documentation, including policies, procedures, playbooks, and standard templates.
- Supporting the monitoring legal and regulatory developments in the technology sector and advising the business on potential impacts (“horizon scanning”).
- Working on supporting on a wide range of ad hoc legal matters.
- Reporting to the Group Technology Counsel.
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales between 1–3 years' PQE (guideline only, NQ’s with significant in-house experience will also be considered)
- Experience working in an in-house legal team is desirable, with strong tech exposure.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a wide range of different tasks.
- Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic legal judgment, methodical with an attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Opportunity to work on a wide range of different legal matters within a small impactful team
- Exposure to Group functions for an international organisation
- Collaborative and supportive legal team
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Competitive salary + bonus
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Commercial Technology CounselJOB_536374047566882025-12-182026-03-19
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