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We’re hiring a Commercial Counsel to join a high‑growth, global SaaS business operating at the forefront of data‑driven customer engagement and AI‑enabled technology. This is a fully remote role with responsibility for leading complex commercial negotiations across UK, EMEA and APAC, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Revenue, Finance, Security and Procurement If you’re a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys autonomy, fast‑moving deals, and navigating evolving European regulation, this role offers real influence and visibility. The Role You’ll act as the primary legal partner for go‑to‑market teams, owning high‑value commercial negotiations and advising on privacy, security and AI‑related compliance in a dynamic, international environment. This is a senior role for someone comfortable balancing risk with commercial outcomes and helping the business scale through practical, solutions‑focused legal support. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading negotiations on complex, revenue‑generating agreements (including MSAs, DPAs and enterprise SaaS contracts), • Supporting vendor, partner and procurement agreements across multiple jurisdictions, • Advising stakeholders on data protection, privacy, security and AI governance matters, • Interpreting and shaping business responses to evolving European regulation (including GDPR, ePrivacy and emerging AI and digital frameworks), • Building scalable legal infrastructure – templates, playbooks and processes to support growth, • Training and enabling commercial teams on contract process, compliance and risk, • Acting as a trusted advisor to senior EMEA leadership on strategic initiatives What We’re Looking For • 8+ years’ in‑house commercial legal experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology business, • Strong experience negotiating enterprise technology agreements and DPAs, • Deep working knowledge of GDPR and EU data protection frameworks, • Familiarity with AI, data and digital regulation (or strong interest in developing expertise), • Qualified to practice in‑house in the UK or another EMEA jurisdiction, • Confident communicator with executive presence and strong stakeholder management skills, • Comfortable working autonomously in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, • Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach to risk and deal‑making Nice to Have • CIPP/E or similar data privacy certification, • French or German language skills, • Experience working with or experimenting with AI tools Location & Working Model • Fully remote (UK‑based), • Occasional travel may be required (up to ~10%) Why Apply? • High autonomy and ownership in a senior IC role, • Exposure to cutting‑edge AI, data and regulatory issues, • Collaborative, digital‑first culture, • Competitive compensation package including equity, • Flexible working, strong benefits and wellbeing support

We are partnering with a well-known, household name to appoint a Legal Counsel on an initial contract until September, with a potential for the role to become permanent. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business recognised for its supportive, collaborative culture and to take on interesting, varied commercial work that sits at the heart of the organisation’s operations. The Role You will play a key role in supporting the business on a broad range of commercial contracts, working closely with senior stakeholders and a high-performing in-house legal team. Your work will include: • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, • Advising the business on contractual risk and providing practical, commercial solutions, • Supporting both business-as-usual contracting and strategic projects, • Partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation About You • Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contracts (2-5 pqe), • Comfortable managing high-volume and varied work, • Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused, • Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment, • Immediately available or available at short notice This is a rare opportunity to join a trusted, high-profile household name with a lovely, inclusive and genuinely supportive culture, where you will work on interesting and wide-ranging commercial contracts at the heart of the business. If this opportunity sounds of potential, please send your CV to

Title: Senior People Advisor Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid) About HGF: HGF Limited is one of Europe’s largest intellectual property specialist firms offering a fully integrated IP solution, bringing over 200 Patent Attorneys, Trade Mark Attorneys and IP Solicitors together to provide a full-service IP solution. With 25 offices across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland & Austria, HGF’s Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys provide specialist technical and legal advice to blue chip organisations and small to medium businesses across the world. Many of our clients are household names and the work HGF does allows them to protect and exploit their inventions, new products and branding. The Position The successful Senior People Advisor will be responsible for delivering high-quality, pragmatic people advisory support to partners, managers, and colleagues across HGF’s Intellectual Property practices (Patents, Trade Marks, and Law). Your work will enable an excellent colleague experience, ensure compliant operations, and strengthen manager capability. This role combines hands-on casework leadership with data-driven insights to inform decision- making. You will play a key part in implementing People & Culture priorities, including engagement, reward and recognition, role clarity, and scalable processes—helping to shape a positive and high-performing workplace. About You You’re an experienced HR professional with proven senior advisory expertise and strong commercial awareness. Skilled in planning and problem-solving, you manage multiple priorities effectively while supporting your team and stakeholders. You bring analytical thinking and data literacy to your work, using insights to inform decisions and improve processes. You will have a Level 3 CIPD (minimum) or equivalent experience. Confident in project coordination and risk management, you ensure compliance and maintain high standards. Your technical HR knowledge makes you a trusted subject matter expert, and you’re committed to continuous development. You combine excellent coaching and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and influence managers. Alongside a solid understanding of UK employment law and exposure to multi-country issues, you’re comfortable working with external counsel when needed. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR systems, familiarity with engagement platforms, and awareness of AI-enabled tools for automation and analytics are highly valued. Key Deliverables Employee Relations & Manager Coaching • Lead ER casework (performance, conduct, sickness, grievances, probation) with sound process and documentation., • Deliver key people activities (e.g., onboarding check-ins, exit interviews) and maintain policies/templates across jurisdictions., • Advise hiring managers on role profiles and interviews in partnership with Talent team., • Ensure HRIS accuracy and produce monthly metrics/insights for stakeholders., • Identify process improvements and contribute to manager resources on SharePoint/Teams. Why move to HGF? • HGF takes a transparent and merit-based approach to your career development and you will have the opportunity to shape your long-term progression., • We’re a firm with a focus on DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion), with a staff led DEI Focus Group, affinity networks and a DEI Board sponsor, • As a business we have a dedicated Learning and Development team focused on career long development of your skills along with a digital learning platform covering a wide range of content, • Benefits including our award winning enhanced parental leave policy, 27 days holiday, bonus scheme and flexible working HGF Values People - People matter. We treat people fairly, with respect and compassion. We foster a friendly, inclusive and enjoyable culture for everyone to prosper in. We invest in our people and offer appropriate coaching and training to assist with development and learning. We promote a healthy work-life balance. Progression is based on merit. Excellence – We strive to be the best. We pursue excellence in all our individual roles resulting in outstanding legal and technical advice for our clients. Our people are pragmatic, responsive and commercially minded. We do not presume but listen to understand so we can engage proactively and appropriately. Teamwork – We stand together. We work with our clients to protect their interests, and with each other as a mutually supporting firm. We value, appreciate and listen to others, regardless of role, recognising each individual’s particular blend of talent, skill and experience. We are individually and jointly accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions. Progressive – We innovate. We continually improve our services and processes through understanding, creativity, and investment. We evolve by taking opportunities and adopting new business procedures, unencumbered by historical structures or out-of-date attitudes. As a firm, we have an entrepreneurial spirit, and encourage new thinking in our people.

You’ll support a team of lawyers and paralegals delivering a wide range of high-quality commercial legal services under a unique client-embedded model. You’ll be part of a team rethinking how law firms partner with in-house legal teams—while remaining close to the day-to-day of delivering lega

A leading sports streaming service in Leeds seeks a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on technology and operations. The role involves providing expert legal support, managing high-value matters, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

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Company description: Join our dynamic Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Addleshaw Goddard as a Senior Conflicts Advisory Lawyer, where youll play a key role in managing risk and compliance for a growing, international law firm. Working within the Conflicts Advisory Team, youll collaborate with colleagues across the UK and globally to assess new client work and resolve complex conflicts issues. Job description: Conduct legal and regulatory analysis of potential conflicts and confidentiality issues Liaise with Partners and fee earners to understand conflicts and client relationships Facilitate resolutions to conflicts issues with Partners, stakeholders, and senior management Identify wider commercial, risk, and reputational issues at the conflict clearance stage Input into and improve policies and procedures for managing conflicts and compliance Supervise and mentor members of the Conflicts Advisory and Conflicts Teams Act as a point of escalation for complex conflicts search request Required profile: Experienced conflicts lawyer with a background in international law firm work Detail-oriented with strong commercial awareness and big-picture thinking Excellent communicator, able to tailor advice and present information clearly Solution-driven, decisive, and able to command respect as a lawyer to the lawyers In-depth understanding of the UK regulatory regime for law firms; knowledge of other jurisdictions is an advantage What we offer: Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application! TPBN1_UKTJ

Legal Counsel – Senior Legal . As Senior Legal Counsel, you will:. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll provide trusted legal advice across the organisation on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters.

The business now has a need to appoint a commercial lawyer at Senior Legal Counsel level to provide dedicated legal support to its wholesale business. As part of a small but well-integrated legal team, you will have direct exposure to senior management from day one. Based in Surrey, the role offers

Senior Legal Counsel, Surrey, 4 Days. This leading consumer manufacturing business now has a need for a senior commercial lawyer or corporate/commercial lawyer to join the business and take responsibility for a wide range of complex commercial negotiations and agreements. The role will be a key part

You’ll support a team of lawyers and paralegals delivering a wide range of high-quality commercial legal services under a unique client-embedded model. You’ll be part of a team rethinking how law firms partner with in-house legal teams—while remaining close to the day-to-day of delivering lega

Senior Legal Counsel, Dual Qualified. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a global leader and be part of building this division for the global business. This is a highly unique and exciting opportunity for a commercially minded dual qualified lawyer to join a leading global

You’ll support a team of lawyers and paralegals delivering a wide range of high-quality commercial legal services under a unique client-embedded model. You’ll be part of a team rethinking how law firms partner with in-house legal teams—while remaining close to the day-to-day of delivering lega

HRxhUuPSlY_y/general-counsel-gc-senior-legal-counsel. Fractional Senior Legal Counsel – a rare and exciting opportunity for senior inhouse lawyers to make a difference to fast growing to SMEs while working in a leading firm with freedom, flexibility and as part of a fantastic team. If you’re a s

Group General Counsel and closely with the Senior Leadership and Board.

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Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

With demand scaling rapidly, were hiring a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen their growing legal team. A high-impact senior legal counsel role at the heart of clean energy innovation. The RoleReporting to the Head of Legal, youll part.

A leading Web3 organization in Greater London is seeking a senior legal member to oversee regulatory compliance and corporate governance. This role involves maintaining a comprehensive compliance framework, assessing the impact of regulatory changes on the business, and providing legal advice across

SkyShowtime is Europe’s latest streaming service and we’re looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel (Marketing) join our team based in London. As Senior Legal Counsel you will support SkyShowtime’s SVOD streaming D2C and B2B2C marketing activities across 20+ European markets. Senior Legal C

A leading international legal firm in England seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts and other legal issues.

As a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel within the global Construction & Procurement Law team you will work alongside other members of the RWE Offshore Wind legal team and closely cooperate with other departments to deliver commercially focused legal support to RWE’s international Offshore Wind bu

This position offers a hybrid work environment and is rooted in legal support for public affairs and regulatory matters. This role involves supporting wind farm transactions and advising on legal compliance.

A financial services client in London seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house team. This role involves providing legal support for complex fundraising activities and advising on secondary transactions. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a high-performing legal

Reporting to the General Counsel in a small team environment based in the UK head office, we are seeking a full time Senior Legal Counsel to be part of the established legal and compliance team. Act as the primary contact for legal queries from Sales and Marketing teams. Provide practical and commer

A leading cybertech company in the UK is seeking a UK-qualified Commercial Counsel to join their Legal team. Candidates should have over 5 years of legal experience, strong commercial contracts expertise, and a focus on privacy.

You will lead the legal team and support the General Counsel in managing legal and compliance functions while providing strategic legal advice across various business areas. A leading financial consulting firm in London seeks an Associate General Counsel to manage legal functions for the U.

They are looking to recruit a lawyer as Senior Counsel - Energy M&A.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and key stakeholders, helping to manage legal risk while enabling the team to compete and innovate at the highest level of motorsport. The Senior Legal Counsel will play a critical role in s

A newly created Senior Legal Counsel role, reporting directly into the senior leadership, working closely with a co-founder who is a former City lawyer. This is a rare in-house IP legal role offering the significant incentive of stock options, within a successful business that is set to hit new heig

The role is for a Senior Counsel responsible for providing strategic, commercial, and operational legal support. This senior and strategic position will support both the UKIMEA and Europe Regions, delivering high‑quality legal and commercial counsel in alignment with Arup’s global strategy and o

United KingdomREQ-10070418### Senior Legal Counsel- DivestmentsREQ-10070418### Senior Legal Counsel- Divestments #J-18808-Ljbffr. Closing date for applications is 2 weeks from date of posting Join Novartis’ Legal Divestments team as a Senior Legal Counsel, where you will lead the legal executio

As a Senior Legal Counsel at DeepL, you will work closely with our GtM Legal team, the wider GtM team and other legal professionals and stakeholders worldwide with a focus on EMEA to provide critical support and assistance across a range of legal matters. DeepL's Legal team seeking a Senior Legal Co

A leading financial institution in Greater London is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to manage the delivery of legal advice in Asset & Invoice Finance. Candidates should be legally qualified with substantial knowledge of banking law and experience within a law firm or in-house legal team. T

Senior Legal Counsel - 12-month FTC role - London - 3 days in the office. Reviewing and summarising legal advice provided by overseas law firms and updating trackers, memorandums and terms and conditions where relevant with the distilled information. UK lawyer with strong legal experience in general

A global consumer health company in Greater London seeks a Senior Counsel Competition to develop and execute competition law compliance strategies. This role involves providing legal advice on competition issues, leading M&A filings, and training local teams. The ideal candidate must have experience

Be part of the UK legal team and as part of the SAP Global Legal; work closely with the UK business and UK legal team. Report legal disputes, legal aspects of customer escalations, and interact with outside counsel as necessary. SAP is looking for a senior commercial/IT lawyer to support all legal m

A leading payment technology firm in London seeks a legal expert to provide corporate and strategic advice.

We’ve got an opportunity in our London office for a qualified legal professional to join us for a 6 month FTC, providing trusted legal advice to our commercial teams and contributing to new products and initiatives – no two days will be the same!. Providing day‑to‑day legal perspective and g

A vacancy has arisen for a lawyer with a collaborative approach to join the well regarded global legal team. Fully integrated into the business, this is a fast-paced role offering you high quality work and considerable exposure to senior stakeholders.

Provide legal advice and commercial risk analysis to the United Kingdom/Ireland marketing and R&D teams on legality and support for product claims and marketing materials in line with all relevant local legal and regulatory laws and guidelines governing the cosmetics. Manpower are currently seeking

Senior Legal Counsel – London (hybrid) | Part‑Time (3 day week). High trust, flexible working and direct exposure to senior leaders.

Senior Legal Counsel – Flexible, home and client based – a fractional career opportunity. If you’re a senior legal counsel, this is a rare opportunity to change the way you live and work. To succeed in this role, being a good legal counsel is only the beginning.

A global renewable energy leader in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel. You will provide contract negotiation and legal support for the offshore wind business, working closely with various teams.

Senior Legal Counsel / Regulatory Lawyer. Senior Legal Counsel / Regulatory Lawyer. You will act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, providing high-quality legal support across a broad range of insurance and commercial matters.

A rapidly growing international food company in the UK is seeking a legally savvy professional to join as their first incremental hire at the Group Legal level. This role involves shaping the legal function while providing clear, commercial legal support. The position offers a competitive salary, bo

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a remote position in the UK. Responsibilities include negotiating complex contracts, supporting the sales team, and advising on legal compliance.

A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for their London office.