At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial agreements while managing legal and compliance risks.
- Company: Global B2B SaaS leader in cybersecurity, fintech, and mobile.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and open holiday policy.
- Other info: Flexible working with genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Join a lean legal team with real impact on global technology solutions.
- Qualifications: 3-5 PQE with experience in commercial law and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 120000 £ per year.
Our client is a global B2B Saa S business in Thames Valley at the intersection of cybersecurity, fintech and mobile - securing billions of connected devices across mobile, automotive, Io T, retail, and banking and payments, and powering device financing solutions that drive economic inclusion for millions of people worldwide.
Operating in 30+ countries, this is a genuinely international business with real scale and purpose.
As the business enters its next phase of growth, the business is looking to bring in a Legal Counsel at 3-5 PQE to join a small, high-impact Legal function reporting into the General Counsel.
This is a rare opportunity to be the second hire into a lean legal team at a scaling technology business, with genuine breadth, autonomy and visibility from day one.
The role: You'll sit right at the heart of the business, partnering with Commercial, Product, Engineering, Security, Finance and People to enable growth while managing legal, regulatory and compliance risk.
The role combines commercial contracting, compliance and legal operations, giving you exposure well beyond a typical first or second in-house move.
Commercial legal: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, providing practical, business-focused legal advice Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify risk, solve problems and enable commercial outcomes Own contract processes, approvals and documentation to ensure efficient deal execution Support and manage relationships with external counsel where specialist advice is required Compliance exposure to GDPR/data protection or compliance work; experience improving legal processes or procedures What's on offer: Base salary £90,000 - £120,000, depending on experience Bonus scheme Private medical insurance for you and your family from day one Immediate participation in pension scheme Income protection and life insurance Open holiday policy - no upper limit 2 days per week in the office (Thames Valley), with flexibility on the rest Genuine exposure to a global business and international teams, plus real scope for progression as the legal function grows This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who wants variety, autonomy and a genuine seat at the table to work on technology that has a tangible, global impact.
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Legal Counsel 3-5 PQE employer: EJ Legal
Join a prestigious international law firm in London, where you will be part of a dynamic and ambitious team renowned for its exceptional IP litigation practice. With a commitment to employee growth, you will enjoy early responsibility, access to high-quality work, and competitive remuneration, all within a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
