Legal Counsel

Hi there 👋 this is Mila Read from Found Legal where we specialise in in-house technology lawyer recruitment.

My client is a global Software company looking to hire a Commercial Tech lawyer at 4+ PQE level.

Seniority of the role

The scope of the role is flexible and can be adjusted for more senior candidates, at about up to 8 PQE level. The budget will suit candidates with salary expectations at 4-8 PQE.

Hybrid / remote

The role can be performed mostly remotely. The legal team meet at the company's offices just out of West London twice a month or so.

The office is in a nice location by the river with own garden, outdoor lunch area etc.

Compensation

Healthy base salary (get in touch to discuss) + 15% bonus + benefits

Bonus is paid quarterly, last year got paid at 115% of the target bonus amount.

Company

B-to-B Software company whose clients are other tech companies, with ca. 2500 employees globally.

Headquartered in Europe (no US late night calls).

Most of the legal team is based ion the UK.

Legal team headcount is ca. 10-12 lawyers.

Role

International (EMEA) commercial technology lawyer role with 70-80% of the work focused on supporting the company's sales activities

Sales and Legal work in harmony : Legal has huge respect from Sales, they get involved in projects early, get invited to team off-sites, are receptive to advice and training

The company has fantastic culture based on respect for the individual

Since it's a small team, there is scope to shape your role (select areas of interest and develop them)

Excellent manager (I've known them for a few years) + very supportive legal team

Continuous learning and exchange of best practices

There are currently no direct reports

About you

We are looking for a commercial technology lawyer at ca. 4-8 PQE level

Ideally with some in-house experience or with client secondment experience supporting middle-sized technology / software vendors

A technically strong lawyer, drafter and negotiator (all contracts are bespoke)

What you can expect

You will be working for a growing and well established company with fantastic culture in an international role

You will enjoy excellent relationships with your commercial and legal colleagues

You will have the support of a very experienced and respected manager who will help you grow and develop, but will also trust and give autonomy (not a micromanager)

Great package that gets reviewed every year

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