Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Posted 3 days ago by Beacon Legal

Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Remote
England, United Kingdom

Summary: A high-growth technology organization is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract, fully remote for UK-based candidates. The role involves supporting commercial, product, and operational functions, advising on legal and operational risks, and streamlining legal processes. The Legal Counsel will take ownership of a broad commercial contracting portfolio and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as the organization expands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service contracts, technology licensing, SaaS terms, consultancy agreements, NDAs and procurement documentation.
  • Advise internal teams on legal risk, contract obligations and practical commercial implications while aligning with strategic business objectives.
  • Develop and refine contracting templates, playbooks and internal legal processes to enhance efficiency and reduce friction in deal cycles.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory issues relevant to digital services and data-driven technology, including data protection, IP, and compliance considerations.
  • Support the contract lifecycle from initial request through signature, storage, renewal and termination.
  • Collaborate closely with commercial teams, product functions, leadership and external counsel as needed.
  • Maintain an organised system for tracking contractual commitments, operational risk areas and upcoming regulatory developments.

Key Skills:

  • In-house / private practice exposure, with a strong grounding in commercial or technology law.
  • Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements in a fast-paced, technology-focused or digitally-led organisation.
  • Confident advising non-legal stakeholders and translating technical or regulatory concepts into clear, commercially-practical language.
  • Strong analytical judgment with the ability to balance commercial needs against legal risk.
  • Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently in a remote-first structure.
  • Excellent communication skills and an adaptable approach.
  • Based in the UK and able to start at short notice.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Overview A high-growth technology organisation is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its commercial, product and operational functions on a 12-month fixed-term contract , starting as soon as possible. This is a fully remote position for candidates based in the UK who are comfortable working in an international, fast-moving and innovation-driven environment.

About the Organisation The technology business operates globally, providing digital solutions and data-driven technology to a diverse range of enterprise customers. With a distributed workforce across multiple countries, the company values autonomy, collaboration and a practical, solutions-focused approach to legal and commercial challenges.

Role Summary The Legal Counsel will be a central business partner, taking ownership of a broad commercial contracting portfolio, advising stakeholders on legal and operational risk, and supporting day-to-day matters across the company. You will help streamline legal processes, build scalable documentation and ensure the organisation meets relevant regulatory requirements as it continues to expand.

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service contracts, technology licensing, SaaS terms, consultancy agreements, NDAs and procurement documentation.
  • Advise internal teams on legal risk, contract obligations and practical commercial implications while aligning with strategic business objectives.
  • Develop and refine contracting templates, playbooks and internal legal processes to enhance efficiency and reduce friction in deal cycles.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory issues relevant to digital services and data-driven technology, including data protection, IP, and compliance considerations.
  • Support the contract lifecycle from initial request through signature, storage, renewal and termination.
  • Collaborate closely with commercial teams, product functions, leadership and external counsel as needed.
  • Maintain an organised system for tracking contractual commitments, operational risk areas and upcoming regulatory developments.

Ideal Experience & Skills In-house / private practice exposure, with a strong grounding in commercial or technology law. Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements in a fast-paced, technology-focused or digitally-led organisation. Confident advising non-legal stakeholders and translating technical or regulatory concepts into clear, commercially-practical language. Strong analytical judgment with the ability to balance commercial needs against legal risk. Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently in a remote-first structure. Excellent communication skills and an adaptable approach. Based in the UK and able to start at short notice.

What the Role Offers 100% remote working within the UK. The chance to influence and shape legal processes within a scaling technology environment. Exposure to innovative products and cutting-edge digital services. A collaborative, international culture with autonomy and trust.