Senior Legal Counsel - Complex Commercial Contracts

Senior Legal Counsel (8+ PQE) – High-Impact Role in the Telecoms Sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join a newly created dynamic and fast-paced legal team within a hi gh-profile communications and technology business. Known for its influence in the telecoms space, this company has been at the forefront of mobile and digital transformation for decades.

This is a key strategic role, supporting the GC, Investment direct and wider investment team in drafting, negotiating and managing complex long term contracts as well as preparing for M&A deals and advising on non-wholly owned assets.

The role will include:

• Providing expert legal advice and strategic business partnering in relation to international entities
• Managing the business’s interests in its non-wholly owned assets
• Advising board directors and senior business stakeholders on complex contractual matters, ensuring contractual compliance
• Leading transformation initiatives to improve operational excellence, enable growth, and support key business objectives

What’s on offer?

• A chance to provide expert legal advisory on complex contractual matters
• Strategic influence over business decisions and major transformation initiatives
• Work closely with board directors, senior stakeholders, and legal leadership teams
• Be part of a high-profile team managing multi-billion-pound telecoms partnerships

Experience Required Includes:

✅ A commercial lawyer with at least 8 years PQE, experienced in drafting and negotiating high-value, complex telecoms or infrastructure contracts

✅ Knowledge of the telecoms sector

✅ Strong drafting and negotiating experience, with the ability to provide innovative legal solutions in a fast-moving industry

✅ Proven ability to give specialist advice to commercial colleagues, driving decisions and resolving complex, strategically important issues

✅ Deep understanding of commercial and technology law

✅ Ability to advise board-level stakeholders and lead change initiatives

On offer is an excellent base salary, significant bonus and package of benefits (including car, allowance, pension and medical cover). There is great career progression and the opportunity to have a real impact in a global business. If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact me on