Legal Counsel, Commercial NQ - 2 Years

Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial (NQ - 2 Years)
Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days office-based)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits

New Legal Counsel opportunity for an NQ to 2 year Commercial Tech Solicitor to join an existing In-House team, this role offers hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days office based in Milton Keynes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate general commercial agreements with a focus on IT and/or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts.
• Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate legal requirements and implications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and mitigate legal risks.

Requirements:

• UK qualified Solicitor, NQ to 2 years PQE.
• Background in general commercial agreements with experience in IT and/or SaaS contracts.
• Some experience in data protection is preferred.
• In-house background would be advantageous, but we also welcome candidates from private practice (or who have done an In-House secondment).
• Confident and proactive approach with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office-based and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on or at chris.ewles @lhh.com

LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.