Commercial Lawyer- IT, Technology & Outsourcing (3+ PQE)

Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its highly ranked Technology and Outsourcing practice. The successful candidate will work on complex, high-value technology and commercial transactions for a prestigious client base, including major UK banks, FTSE 100 companies, household-name retailers, global technology companies, fintech innovators, and international payment service providers.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant digital transformation, outsourcing, and technology-driven projects in the market, with clear prospects for career development and involvement in strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support on a broad range of technology, outsourcing, and commercial contract matters, including large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Negotiate IT and BPO outsourcing arrangements, SaaS/cloud service agreements, licensing deals, and supply chain contracts.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, developing long-term relationships and delivering commercially focused legal solutions.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and training.
• Support business development activities, thought leadership, and client engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in commercial and technology law.
• Experience in IT outsourcing, SaaS/cloud agreements, software licensing, or technology infrastructure contracts.
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently and maintain strong client relationships.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate complex legal advice into practical business outcomes.
• (Desirable) Sector experience in financial services, fintech, payments, retail, aviation, or digital health.
• (Desirable) Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, including outsourcing rules, operational resilience, and data protection.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to work on market-leading technology and outsourcing projects across diverse industries.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Strong opportunities for progression, secondments, and professional development.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

If you are an ambitious commercial lawyer looking to take on complex, high-profile work in the technology and outsourcing space, we’d love to hear from you.