Senior Legal Counsel (24m FTC)

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our high-calibre legal team on a maternity cover basis (24 month FTC). This role is based in Manchester alongside our Co-Head of Legal and is suited to an experienced lawyer with a background in commercial, IT or technology law. You will be comfortable working independently, have excellent drafting and negotiation skills and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review complex SaaS product contracts with global financial institutions


• Lead customer contract and key supplier negotiations to establish commercially sound and legally robust agreements


• Advise on existing client contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation


• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Relationship Management) to support business objectives


• Manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effect...