Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) - 12 month contract

We're looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Commercial Legal team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned commercial lawyer who thrives on complex negotiations, strategic thinking, and driving legal innovation at scale.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in England & Wales or Scotland
• 5-9 years of relevant post-qualified legal experience (PQE)
• Expertise in SaaS agreements, software licensing, data processing agreements, and complex technology transactions
• Proven track record of leading high-stakes negotiations and managing sophisticated commercial relationships
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide commercially-focused legal advice
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in international technology markets
• Background in marketplace, platform, or review/ratings businesses
• Familiarity with AI, ML, or emerging technology legal frameworks
• Experience with legal technology tools and contract lifecycle management systems

Benefits

• A range of flexible working options
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year
• Rich learning and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Central office location with amenities
• Regular opportunities to connect with fellow employees
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts
• Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice
• Talent acceleration programs