Senior Legal Counsel - Interim (ASAP Start)
Posted 1 week ago by W&P Partners Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: A leading technology-focused organization is seeking a Senior Technology Lawyer to spearhead complex contract negotiations for a large-scale contact center and technology solution. This role demands expertise in SaaS, tech delivery models, and liability-heavy commercial contracts, requiring a strong negotiator to manage high-value discussions with multiple stakeholders. The position is time-critical and involves extensive contractual documentation and risk management. The ideal candidate will operate independently and engage effectively in high-stakes negotiations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing substantial contractual materials at pace
- Leading negotiation sessions (supported by an internal commercial contact)
- Advising on flow-down terms, risk allocation, subcontract structures, and SaaS-related provisions
- Aligning internal teams ahead of negotiation rounds
- Maintaining version control, risk approvals, and negotiation logs
Key Skills:
- Qualified lawyer with significant experience in SaaS and cloud delivery models
- Technology and outsourcing contracts
- Complex subcontracting arrangements
- Able to operate independently with minimal hand-holding
- Strong negotiator, commercially minded, pragmatic, and adaptable
- Capable of quickly digesting large volumes of information
- Comfortable engaging with robust counterparties in high-stakes discussions
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A leading technology-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Technology Lawyer to lead a complex, high-value contract negotiation for a large-scale contact centre and technology solution. This is a high-profile, time-critical assignment requiring deep expertise in SaaS, complex tech delivery models, subcontracting structures, and liability-heavy commercial contracts.
The Role
You will take the lead on an intensive, multi-week negotiation process involving multiple stakeholders, extensive contractual documentation, and high-value commercial considerations.
The work includes:
- Reviewing substantial contractual materials at pace
- Leading negotiation sessions (supported by an internal commercial contact)
- Advising on flow-down terms, risk allocation, subcontract structures, and SaaS-related provisions
- Aligning internal teams ahead of negotiation rounds
- Maintaining version control, risk approvals and negotiation logs
Key Requirements
Qualified lawyer with significant experience in:
- SaaS and cloud delivery models
- Technology and outsourcing contracts
- Complex subcontracting arrangements
- Able to operate independently with minimal hand-holding
- Strong negotiator, commercially minded, pragmatic, and adaptable
- Capable of quickly digesting large volumes of information
- Comfortable engaging with robust counterparties in high-stakes discussions