Senior Legal Counsel (10-12 Month FTC) in London

Senior Legal Counsel (10-12 Month FTC) in London

London Full-Time 110000 - 115000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead on commercial contracts and support business growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • Company: High-growth global tech business with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and early Friday finishes.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a growing global presence.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while working closely with senior stakeholders and driving improvements.
  • Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 7+ years' PQE and strong commercial contracts experience.

The predicted salary is between 110000 - 115000 Β£ per year.

A high-growth global technology business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team on a 10–12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. Operating across 100+ international markets, the business partners with leading global consumer brands and offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role: Reporting directly to the Global General Counsel, you'll lead on a broad range of commercial contracts, partnering closely with Sales, Finance and Operations to support business growth. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and enabling deals to progress.

Key responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
  • Advise stakeholders on legal risk while delivering pragmatic commercial solutions.
  • Support revenue-generating teams across an international business.
  • Drive improvements to contracting processes and legal operations.

About you:

  • Qualified lawyer with 7+ years' PQE.
  • Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally gained within technology, SaaS, digital or another fast-paced business.
  • Confident managing senior stakeholders and working autonomously.
  • Resilient, commercially minded and able to hit the ground running.
  • Affiliate marketing experience would be advantageous.

What's in it for you:

  • £110,000–£115,000 salary plus bonus.
  • High-impact role reporting directly to the Global General Counsel.
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the London office) with flexibility.
  • Private healthcare, 4pm Friday finishes and the opportunity to work with a growing global technology business.

How to Apply: For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.com

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel (10-12 Month FTC) in London

Commercial Contracts
Stakeholder Management
Legal Risk Assessment
Contract Negotiation
Legal Advisory
Process Improvement
Autonomy