Commercial Legal Counsel

About us:

A fast-growing and innovative technology company is seeking to expand its legal function. Operating within a highly dynamic and evolving sector, the business is focused on developing advanced solutions that support the next generation of digital infrastructure. With strong growth ambitions and a collaborative culture, the organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to a business at a pivotal stage of its journey.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Legal Counsel to take ownership of the end-to-end contracting function within a fast-scaling environment. Reporting into senior legal leadership, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping commercial legal strategy, leading negotiations with customers and partners, and building scalable legal infrastructure from the ground up. This is a high-autonomy role suited to someone who enjoys operating at pace and embedding themselves within cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements across customers, suppliers, and partners
• Own the full contract lifecycle, from intake and triage through to execution and post-signature management
• Develop and maintain legal playbooks, templates, and fallback positions to support business scalability
• Design and implement efficient legal workflows, leveraging automation and AI tools to optimise turnaround times
• Set positions on key commercial terms including liability, indemnities, IP, data protection, and service levels
• Partner closely with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering teams to support commercial outcomes
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on commercial matters across the business
• Manage external counsel where required
• Support the selection and implementation of legal technology and contract lifecycle management systems

About you:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with approximately 4–6 years PQE
• Strong experience leading commercial contract negotiations end-to-end
• Experience advising on AI-related agreements and legal frameworks, including areas such as data usage, model governance, and regulatory considerations
• Solid understanding of emerging AI regulation and risk (e.g. data protection, IP, and ethical use of AI)
• Excellent drafting skills with a structured and scalable approach to legal processes
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth or technology-led environments
• Commercially pragmatic with strong stakeholder management skills
• Interest in or experience using AI tools to enhance legal workflows and efficiency
• Clear and confident communicator, able to simplify complex legal concepts

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary with meaningful equity participation
• Opportunity to build and shape a legal function within a cutting-edge technology business
• Flexible and supportive working environment with a focus on productivity and wellbeing
• Access to high-spec equipment and tools to enable high performance
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Relocation and visa support where applicable
• A collaborative, ambitious, and forward-thinking culture

How to Apply:

For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.com