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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.