Senior Legal Counsel (no. 2 to Head of Legal) | Technology | Reading, Berkshire
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to take on a broad and influential role within the legal team of a highly successful technology business.
Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will lead on complex commercial matters, advise senior decision-makers and provide trusted support to colleagues across the business. The role offers considerably more than day-to-day contracting, with exposure to strategic projects, new technologies and a varied range of legal and commercial issues.
The legal team is friendly, collaborative and highly regarded across the business. You will be given genuine autonomy, while also becoming a senior point of support for other lawyers within the team. The company is performing exceptionally well and offers a fast-moving environment without expecting its lawyers to compromise on work-life balance.
The Role
- Leading negotiations on complex, high-value commercial and technology agreements
- Advising senior stakeholders on commercial risk and business-critical decisions
- Supporting strategic projects, new initiatives and wider business growth
- Acting as a trusted legal partner across a broad range of business functions
- Providing guidance and support to other members of the legal team
- Advising on data privacy, compliance and other legal matters as required
About You
- Experienced Senior Legal Counsel or commercial lawyer, ideally with a strong background in technology contracts
- Confident handling complex negotiations and advising senior stakeholders
- Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable working at pace
- Collaborative in approach and able to support the development of other lawyers
- Looking for a Senior Legal Counsel role offering greater autonomy, variety and influence
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
Senior Legal Counsel in Reading employer: BCL Legal
Join a top 50 UK law firm in the heart of the City of London, where you will be part of a highly regarded Residential Development team dedicated to fostering your professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee development, market-leading training, and a collaborative work culture, this firm offers exceptional career progression opportunities, including pathways to senior leadership and Partnership. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance while working on high-value projects with some of the biggest names in UK housebuilding.
