Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & IP in London

This is a broad, generalist in-house counsel role better suited to someone who wants to own a wide, fast-moving portfolio.

What the role involves:

• Leading structuring, drafting, negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements — manufacturing, supply, distribution, procurement, technology, licensing and strategic partnerships.
• Acting as primary legal advisor to the hardware business across the full product lifecycle: development, manufacturing, product safety, warranties, supply chain, sourcing, logistics and commercial launch.
• Owning IP matters — patents, trademarks, licensing, branding, and protecting the company's technology and products — across both hardware and software initiatives.
• Partnering with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, People and Finance on strategic initiatives, international expansion and day-to-day commercial operations, balancing enabling the business with managing risk.
• Advising on multi-jurisdictional employment and workforce matters — hiring, performance management, investigations, worker classification, immigration, terminations, employee benefits and policies — working with external counsel as needed.
• Supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, privacy and disputes, plus managing external counsel, delivering legal training, and monitoring regulatory developments affecting the business.

What they’re looking for:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales; 7+ years PQE, including substantial in-house commercial experience supporting international businesses.
• Significant experience negotiating complex agreements spanning manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, distribution, technology, licensing and strategic partnerships.
• Experience advising hardware, consumer product, connected device, or tech platform businesses across the product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting international operations and cross-border legal, regulatory, employment and commercial matters.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to give practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to independently manage a broad, varied legal portfolio and prioritise competing demands.