Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Technology

About the Company

Our client is a premier, private equity-backed global enterprise software provider designed for the world's most demanding and highly regulated industries. Trusted by 90% of Tier 1 capital markets firms and top-tier investment banks, they deliver automated, critical enterprise solutions that safeguard business infrastructure and enable continuous innovation. With headquarters in London and a well-established international footprint across the US, Europe, and Asia, they combine the agility and rapid innovation of a high-impact tech business with the stability of a major global partner. Recognized consistently as a premier employer, they pride themselves on an inclusive, collaborative culture that actively invests in long-term career development.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Legal, you will play a central role in driving the company’s continued expansion, partnering with teams across the organization to deliver clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal support. This is a varied, high-impact position within a tech-enabled legal team. You will advise on a broad range of cutting-edge technology matters across global operations, with a particular focus on complex commercial transactions, software licensing, and the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Alongside core contracting, you will actively shape strategic initiatives, including agentic AI, data privacy, intellectual property, and M&A activity.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting: Own and lead complex, high-value commercial matters end-to-end. Draft and negotiate a wide range of technology contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, reseller/channel partnerships, and key vendor arrangements globally.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead on the procurement of business-critical goods and services, advising on sourcing strategy, contractual frameworks, and supplier risk to ensure resilience and compliance.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Oversee legal risk management across the group. Maintain clear oversight of the risk register, drive mitigation plans, and monitor global regulatory updates across tech, data protection, and AI.
• Data Privacy: Lead on data protection and privacy matters, supporting compliance with UK and EU GDPR, and working closely with Information Security to meet customer and regulatory expectations.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner closely with Finance (insurance, pensions, operations) and Corporate Development (M&A and business transformation initiatives). Oversee the company secretarial function alongside external providers.
• Product & Operational Innovation: Support product development by advising on licensing models, open-source considerations, and emerging tech regulations. Drive continuous improvement by developing templates, playbooks, and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with circa 4+ years’ PQE and strong commercial law experience within a tech-focused environment.

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements, SaaS, and software licensing.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong legal judgment and analytical capability, with the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice aligned to business risk appetite.
• Delivery & Drive: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously under pressure in a fast-paced environment, combined with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills, with the confidence and credibility to partner effectively across all levels of a global business.

Preferred Skills

• Prior in-house experience within a technology, SaaS, or B2B software business.
• Experience advising on AI, emerging technologies, and the evolving legal frameworks surrounding them.
• Exposure to international commercial transactions across EMEA, APAC, and North America.
• Experience supporting Product and Engineering teams or working within highly regulated technology environments.

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