Commercial Counsel
Commercial Counsel (Remote)
We're working with a global technology and digital services business operating across 50+ countries, supporting major enterprises on cloud, data centre and infrastructure transformation. The business is continuing to invest in its in-house legal function and is now looking to appoint a Commercial Counsel to support its UK and EMEA operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, international legal team in a broad, commercially focused role with strong stakeholder exposure.
The Role:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology services, SaaS, licensing and outsourcing agreements
- Advising the business on day-to-day commercial and contractual matters across a range of sectors and jurisdictions
- Supporting bids, tenders and complex client engagements, working closely with sales and delivery teams
- Providing pragmatic legal advice on risk management, contract strategy and regulatory considerations
- Partnering with internal stakeholders across sales, procurement and operations to drive commercially sound outcomes
- Contributing to the development of legal templates, processes and best practice across the function
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong commercial contracts experience
- Background in technology, IT services, outsourcing or a comparable sector
- Experience handling complex, high-value commercial agreements in-house or in private practice
- Commercially minded, pragmatic and able to operate in a fast-paced, international environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Comfortable working autonomously in a remote-first environment
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