Legal Counsel - Tech

Legal Counsel | International Software Business | North-West

We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded Tech company headquartered in Manchester. This company has exhibited exceptional performance in a challenging market and is seeking an ambitious Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team.

You will have a clear path for career advancement and the chance to enhance your commercial skills in a rapidly expanding business. Additionally, the company offers excellent flexibility, with the expectation of working in the office for approximately 1 or 2 days per week.

The Business

The company is a forward-thinking tech enterprise that is revolutionising their industry. Through their unique, disruptive software product, they have gained widespread recognition and established a strong presence in an arduous market.

Despite the industry's challenges, they continue to thrive and grow. With their expanding international operations, they require a motivated and hard-working commercial lawyer to fortify their legal team and support the company in achieving its goals.

Their culture is inclusive, innovative and collaborative, with all team members working together toward a common objective. They are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join their legal team and play a pivotal role in their growth.

The Role

As the Legal Counsel, you will undertake a diverse range of responsibilities, including contract management, intellectual property matters, regulatory compliance, and general legal support. This will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts such as SaaS agreements, software licenses, NDAs, and service level agreements.

You will provide advice on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Additionally, you will assist with regulatory compliance, particularly in the areas of data protection and privacy law. This may entail collaboration with external legal counsel, filing of legal documents, and delivering high-quality administrative support to the legal team.

Moreover, fostering collaborative and proactive relationships with other teams throughout the business will be an essential aspect of this role.

Requirements

• 3-6 PQE
• Solid Software/Tech experience in either private practice or an in-house role
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment

If you would like to find out more, please apply through the JMC website.