Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & IP
Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & IP- Interim with potential to perm
This is a broad, generalist in-house counsel role better suited to someone who wants to own a wide, fast-moving portfoliO.
What the role involves:
- Leading structuring, drafting, negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements — manufacturing, supply, distribution, procurement, technology, licensing and strategic partnerships
- Acting as primary legal advisor to the hardware business across the full product lifecycle: development, manufacturing, product safety, warranties, supply chain, sourcing, logistics and commercial launch
- Owning IP matters — patents, trademarks, licensing, branding, and protecting the company's technology and products — across both hardware and software initiatives
- Partnering with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, People and Finance on strategic initiatives, international expansion and day-to-day commercial operations, balancing enabling the business with managing risk
- Advising on multi-jurisdictional employment and workforce matters — hiring, performance management, investigations, worker classification, immigration, terminations, employee benefits and policies — working with external counsel as needed
- Supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, privacy and disputes, plus managing external counsel, delivering legal training, and monitoring regulatory developments affecting the business
What they're looking for:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales; 7+ years PQE, including substantial in-house commercial experience supporting international businesses
- Significant experience negotiating complex agreements spanning manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, distribution, technology, licensing and strategic partnerships
- Experience advising hardware, consumer product, connected device, or tech platform businesses across the product lifecycle
- Experience supporting international operations and cross-border legal, regulatory, employment and commercial matters
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to give practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to independently manage a broad, varied legal portfolio and prioritise competing demands