At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead negotiations on complex commercial agreements in the telecoms sector.
- Company: Global telecommunications leader known for innovation and agility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20-25% bonus, equity, and strategic project involvement.
- Other info: Enjoy strong autonomy and visibility in an entrepreneurial culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 8-10 years' experience in telecoms commercial contracts.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
A global telecommunications and connectivity business is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to join its legal team at Director level. With operations spanning multiple international markets, the organisation is recognised for driving innovation across digital infrastructure, connectivity, and next-generation technology solutions. Despite its global scale, the business offers a fast-paced, agile environment with a genuine start-up feel, where legal plays a key strategic role in supporting commercial growth and transformation initiatives.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer with strong telecommunications sector expertise to take on a highly visible leadership role within a dynamic and evolving business. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior commercial stakeholders on complex strategic transactions, large-scale customer agreements, and business-critical projects across the organisation.
The role requires a commercially minded and solutions-focused individual who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys working closely with the business to drive growth and innovation.
Key responsibilities:- Leading on the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements within the telecommunications and technology space
- Advising senior stakeholders on legal and commercial risk across strategic projects and transactions
- Supporting major customer, supplier, infrastructure, and partnership agreements
- Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice across multiple business functions
- Assisting with the development of legal strategy, governance, and risk management frameworks
- Collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, procurement, regulatory, product, and operational teams
- Managing external counsel where appropriate and supporting junior members of the legal function
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 8-10 years' PQE
- Significant commercial contracts experience within the telecommunications sector, with demonstrable exposure to MVNO business models and wholesale mobile arrangements
- Experience negotiating and advising on MVNO, MNO, roaming, interconnect, wholesale connectivity, network services and technology agreements
- Strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory framework underpinning mobile telecommunications services
- Experience gained within a leading law firm and/or a sophisticated in-house legal team, ideally supporting telecoms operators, MVNOs, connectivity providers or related technology businesses
- Strong understanding of technology, digital infrastructure and complex commercial arrangements
- Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives and operate effectively at senior stakeholder level
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and evolving environment
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach with strong business partnering capability
- 20-25% bonus + Equity
- Opportunity to join a highly innovative and internationally recognised business
- Broad strategic exposure and involvement in high-profile commercial projects
- Entrepreneurial culture with strong autonomy and visibility
Legal Director employer: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for the Head of Legal & Commercial Strategy role, where you will lead a talented legal team in a thriving UK consumer business. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from tailored growth opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. Located in a vibrant area, the company also provides competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
