Senior Commercial Counsel in London

Senior Commercial Counsel – Kaluza (London, UK)Speaking to you – This role reports to the General Counsel and is based in London, with a hybrid flexibile work model. The salary range for this position is £107,000–£134,000 per annum. This position is NOT open to visa sponsorship at this time.What will you be doing? As a key member of the Legal team, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, balancing commercial velocity with robust risk management. You will take ownership of complex, high‐value deals that drive Kaluza\’s global expansion.Lead Strategic Deal Structures – Draft, negotiate, and close complex SaaS subscription agreements, professional services contracts, and strategic partnership agreements with international enterprise clients. Handle high‐stakes negotiations involving IP licensing, cloud liability, and data protection.Drive Commercial Strategy – Act as the core legal advisor to the Commercial and Bid teams, supporting RFPs, pricing structures, and risk allocation strategies for large‐scale international deals.Scale Legal Operations – Own and evolve commercial playbooks, standard templates, and legal guidance notes. Create a frictionless contracting process that ensures consistency and efficiency across the sales cycle.Empower the Business – Design and deliver practical training to Revenue and Bid teams on contracting rules of engagement, deal hygiene and regulatory risk, enabling faster, confident deal execution.Global Advisory – Provide pragmatic, business‐focused advice on matters including data privacy (GDPR and international frameworks), intellectual property strategy, and supplier contracts (software licensing, cloud hosting).International Engagement – Operate as part of a global deal team, travelling internationally as required to support high‐value strategic negotiations in person.About You Ideally you bring:Qualified Solicitor – Qualified in England and Wales.Deep SaaS Experience – 5–8 years PQE, primarily in‐house at a high‐growth technology company or in the commercial/TMT department of a leading law firm.Tech Sector Expertise – Mastery of commercial contracts for software and infrastructure, with deep knowledge of IP licensing, cloud hosting nuances and liability caps in a SaaS context.Global Mindset – Proven track record of drafting and negotiating contracts that span multiple international jurisdictions (EMEA, North America, APAC).Commercial Acumen – Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice, balancing protection and commercial acceleration.What Will Set You Apart Scale‐Up DNA – Experience working in a high‐growth SaaS or technology scale‐up environment, thriving in ambiguity and rapid change.Energy Sector Knowledge – Familiarity with the energy sector, grid technologies or related regulatory frameworks.Privacy Specialist – Advanced data privacy expertise beyond basic GDPR, particularly related to cloud data and cross‐border transfers.Kaluza Values We guide our work by five core values: We\’re on a mission, We build together, We\’re inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.What You\’ll Get Pension SchemeDiscretionary Bonus SchemePrivate Medical Insurance + Virtual GPLife AssuranceAccess to Furthr – a Climate Action appFree Mortgage Advice and Eye TestsPerks at Work – thousands of retail discounts5% Flex Fund to spend on the benefits you want most26 days holiday + 8 flexible bank holidaysProgressive leave policies with no qualifying service periods, including 26 weeks full pay for new family additionsDedicated personal learning and home office budgetsWe are committed to building an inclusive, diverse team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you\’re excited about joining us, even if you don\’t tick every box, we\’d love to hear from you.

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