Job Description

Legal Counsel

IT services company

Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for working on complex, high-value contracts across multiple jurisdictions? A leading global IT services business is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role supporting a growing s division across the UK. This is a hands-on, business-facing role that requires a pragmatic, solution-driven legal professional who can advise on a full range of legal and risk issues throughout the contract lifecycle.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial, and operational teams, you'll be responsible for negotiating and drafting complex IT services agreements, preparing Local Country Agreements under global frameworks, and navigating legal nuances across different jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on high-value commercial outsourcing and project services agreements.
• Draft and negotiate client-facing contracts and Local Country Agreements (LCAs).
• Advise on key legal risks in areas such as governance, insurance, pricing, and employment law.
• Support business development and bid teams with contract reviews, risk assessments, and approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-border teams to ensure contract alignment and compliance.
• Provide ad hoc legal support for queries, disputes, and day-to-day operational issues.
• Deliver training sessions to commercial teams on contract and legal processes.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with minimum 3 years’ PQE.
• Strong commercial contracts experience – in-house ideally
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk analysis.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments.
• Bonus points for experience with TUPE, or data protection law.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge deals for high-profile clients.
• Be part of a highly collaborative legal team that values initiative and innovation.
• Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible work environment.
• Develop your career within a global leader in IT/ outsourced services.