Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Technology

Overview

Leading professional services organisation seeks Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Technology to join their highly skilled in-house legal team. The role can be based in London or across the regions within commuting distance to London.

This is a newly created position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the commercial technology lead on a range of commercial deals and support more junior members in the team of commercial lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial technology lead on a range of commercial deals and provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Negotiate and draft IT system implementation agreements, outsourcing/managed services agreements, client contracts (engagement agreements, MSAs, framework agreements).
• Handle cross-functional technology work including digital transformation, licensing, cloud and managed services, outsourcing, government and public sector agreements, tenders, RFP responses and supplier agreements.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years PQE with proven experience as a commercial technology lawyer, from a top-tier City law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience working with technology and/or professional services businesses is ideal.
• Self-starter with gravitas, business acumen and a calm, proactive attitude. Able to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who is versatile, efficient and credible, with strong ability to influence and manage multiple priorities.

Working & Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working, friendly collegiate team and excellent benefits package on offer.

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