At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex digital transactions and manage a small legal team.
- Company: Dynamic professional services firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make an impact in digital contracting while enhancing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Expertise in digital contracts and experience managing legal teams.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
We are seeking a Legal Director to cover a temporary gap in the commercial legal team for our professional services client. This is a hands-on contracting role, combining line-management responsibility with a personal caseload focused on complex commercial contracts and digital contracting, including data, technology delivery, AI, and cloud.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as senior lawyer on complex digital transactions across a broad range of commercial contracts
- Prepare and negotiate services, framework, and licence agreements, and sub-contracts
- Provide contract risk analysis to senior management, escalating higher-risk matters as needed
- Support the wider legal function through best practice guidance and continuous improvement
Skills and Experience Required
- Expertise in digital contracting is essential, along with the regulatory considerations relevant to data, technology and AI contracting.
- Proven experience of managing a small legal team and being able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and non-legal audiences.
- A continuous-improvement mindset and familiarity with legal tech, digital transformation and CLM tools is advantageous.
Approx. 3-month contract
Start Date – 1 September
Hybrid (1 day a week in London office)
Legal Director employer: Obelisk Support
Join a leading international firm that prioritises diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive work culture where every employee can thrive. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to engage in high-profile corporate tax matters from day one, this role offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic remote/hybrid environment based in London.
