Legal Counsel

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a pioneering technology business, dedicated to transforming operations worldwide. This role offers you the chance to provide legal support across a range of commercial functions, playing a pivotal part in the organisation's ongoing growth and success. You will be at the heart of strategic projects, commercial contracts and compliance, all within an environment that values flexibility and professional development.

What You'll Do

• Deliver timely and high-quality legal advice to various business units on matters such as commercial contracts, competition law, disputes resolution, data protection, consumer rights, intellectual property law, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead the drafting and negotiation of third-party supplier contracts with a focus on large or complex technology agreements.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with public authorities for partnerships and initiatives that align with the company's Net Zero objectives.
• Act as the lead legal advisor for the business development team by overseeing all legal aspects of bids, franchising activities, and other key commercial projects essential for organisational growth.
• Contribute proactively to cross-functional projects by offering clear guidance on regulatory changes affecting SaaS platforms or technology-driven environments.

What You Bring

• Ideally 2+ years' PQE in commercial law with exposure to technology & IP.
• Previous experience advising on bidding processes or public service contracts.
• Demonstrated familiarity with share option schemes such as EMI plans or similar structures (Unapproved Schemes/ISO/NSO) would be advantageous but not essential.
• A proven track record working within SaaS scale-ups or technology platform businesses is essential for understanding the unique challenges faced by this sector.
• Contract drafting abilities combined with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills facilitate relationship-building at all levels within the organisation-enabling effective collaboration across teams.

The Company

This organisation stands out as a trailblazer in technology solutions, empowering their client sites globally through advanced operating systems and platforms. Employees benefit from a flexible working environment, including digital nomad policies allowing remote work abroad, generous annual leave packages, birthday leave, comprehensive wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programmes, extensive upskilling opportunities, competitive pension schemes, salary sacrifice benefits, plus exclusive perks and discounts.

How to Apply

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on or .

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Specialism: Legal
• Focus: In-house & Generalist
• Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 per annum + Shares & Benefits Package
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Associate
• Location: Stockport