Legal Counsel (Technology/Commercial Contracts)
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Technology Integration: Use of AI-powered tools to enhance legal efficiency and decision-making
- Learning Culture: Monthly lunch & learns, product deep dives, and collaborative legal hackathons
- Team Development: Away days and professional development initiatives
- Positive Environment: Strong team engagement and satisfaction scores
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, customer contracts, RFP responses, supplier and partner agreements, licensing terms, escrow agreements, call-off contracts, and data processing agreements
- Collaborate with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal execution
- Advise on privacy and data protection matters, escalating where necessary
- Ensure compliance with UK public sector contracts and frameworks
- Support strategic initiatives including partner agreements, M&A activity, AI-related legal considerations, and cross-functional collaboration
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 3-5 years PQE, ideally with in-house or public sector experience
- Strong experience in commercial contracting and public procurement
- Solid understanding of UK GDPR and data protection obligations
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver practical solutions
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and collaboration skills
- High accountability and commitment to quality outcomes
- Proactive, team-oriented, and adaptable
- Interest in legal technology and innovation
- Experience in SaaS environments
- Enthusiasm for collaborative learning and team development
- 26 days annual leave + public holidays (option to buy additional days)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
- Endometriosis Friendly Employer accreditation
- Development programmes for career progression
- Group-wide performance bonus scheme
- Pension scheme with 5% company match
- Income protection insurance
- Recognition and feedback platform
- Volunteering leave and matched fundraising initiatives
- "Pennies from Heaven" payroll giving scheme
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .CompanyEstablished in 1989, Taylor Root is widely recognised as one of the world's leading .Global reachOur specialist consultants match professionals and employers across the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Our extensive global network and unrivalled reach allows us to source exceptional talent with law firms and in-house legal teams.Specialist expertsOur expert recruiters can assist your job search in:- Law firms: we have established relationships in place with international law firms as well as regional, domestic and boutique practices- In-house legal: we connect in-house legal professionals with employers of choice across all sectors, from non-qualified legal roles to GCs and CLOs- Risk: from entry-level Analyst through to Chief Risk officer, we assist risk professionals with their next career move- Compliance: we help data protection, ethics and governance specialists to find roles across a variety of industries- Internal audit: we match leading employers with talented internal audit professionals, from junior Auditors to Heads of Audit- Company secretarial: we support Company Secretaries, from trainees to senior-level candidates, with finding the best possible role- Interim: from fixed-term contracts through to day rates and project-based assignments, we place interim professionals across the above specialismsA tailored approachTogether with our extensive sector knowledge and established networks, our consultants' success is underpinned by a commitment to excellence and a bespoke approach to each placement.Employers and candidates return to us time and again, and we're proud to outperform traditional search firms on agility, service excellence and strategic consultancy.We are delighted to connect the best legal, risk and compliance talent with leading businesses and law firms.For more information,Company info WebsiteShare this jobApply for Legal Counsel (Technology/Commercial Contracts)Already uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs
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