Commercial & Technology Legal Counsel

Your new companyYou'll be joining a large, highly regulated, international organisation operating at the forefront of innovation, technology and financial services. The in-house legal function plays a strategic role across the business, supporting complex commercial activity, driving innovation responsibly and managing legal and reputational risk at scale. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence, working closely with procurement, technology and frontline business teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.Your new role As Commercial & Technology Legal Counsel, you will be part of a global commercial legal team, advising on complex commercial and technology arrangements, managing legal risk, and acting as a trusted legal partner to stakeholders across procurement, technology and the wider business.

Key responsibilities include:Developing and implementing best practice legal strategies to support risk management and regulatory complianceProviding legal advice across commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship and data licencing activitiesDrafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements and licencesMonitoring and advising on changes in relevant laws, rules and regulations, ensuring they are reflected appropriately in policies, standards and controlsProactively identifying legal and regulatory risks and advising on mitigationSupporting or representing the organisation in litigation, arbitration or regulatory investigations where requiredDesigning and delivering legal training to enhance business understanding and complianceWhat you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring:Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent (UK or comparable jurisdiction) with at least 2 years' post qualification experienceStrong experience advising on a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, including supplier and client facing contracts such as:Software licencesHardware and software maintenanceSaaS and cloud servicesSponsorship arrangementsData and index licencingProven ability to advise on and manage legal risk in line with organisational policies, standards and governance frameworksConfidence in working independently, managing workload and priorities, and partnering effectively with a broad range of internal stakeholdersA collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute positively to team and wider organisational objectivesWhat you'll get in return In return, you'll benefit from a highly competitive package including:Performance-related bonusExceptionally generous pension25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional daysPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance and income protectionAccess to a wide range of optional benefits, including gym membership and dental coverHybrid working and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional developmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk