Senior Legal Counsel

  • Location
    London
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-01-19
  • Expiry Date
    2025-12-24

About the Client

A global technology leader delivering innovative open-source solutions to mission-critical environments.

About the Role

This is a strategic opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The role offers broad exposure to commercial, IP, and IT matters, with a strong focus on EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of agreements including sales contracts, software licenses, collaboration and service agreements, and IP-related deals
  • Support strategic initiatives and product development from a legal perspective
  • Contribute to policy development and provide legal input on high-value commercial transactions

About You

  • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
  • Strong experience in global technology contracts, ideally with exposure to open-source or enterprise software
  • At least two years in-house at a large technology organisation (preferably supplier-side)
  • Commercially minded, proactive, and confident working autonomously in a fast-paced environment

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