Commercial Technology 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.

About You

• 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

Why Join the team?

• 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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