Overview As Legal Counsel in a growing technology business, you will shape commercial and tech-related legal decisions to support growth. You'll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to manage legal risk and enable strategic initiatives. The role combines negotiating complex contracts with advisory support on compliance and governance. This is a high-visibility, no.2 position reporting to the General Counsel in Bristol, offering exposure to international projects and innovative tech matters.
Compensation / Benefits- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Exposure to high-value projects
- Regular interaction with senior leadership
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
Responsibilities- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and partners
- Manage technology contracts including software licensing, cloud services, data processing and NDAs
- Advise senior stakeholders on legal and commercial risks with pragmatic solutions
- Support intellectual property, data protection and regulatory compliance efforts
- Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures and governance frameworks
- Coordinate with external advisers for specialist matters
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise on business impact
- Lead negotiations and manage contractual relationships to drive commercial success while protecting interests
Key requirements- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
- 4+ years PQE in-house and/or private practice
- Experience negotiating/drafting complex commercial agreements in tech, FinTech, software, outsourcing or business services
- Expertise in technology contracts including software licensing and cloud-based services
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior leadership
- Excellent analytical skills and commercial judgment
- Stakeholder management
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technology contracts
- Software licensing
- Cloud-based services
