Full job descriptionSenior Corporate Counsel

Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 months
Day Rate: £750–£800 per day Umbrella
Experience: 6–10 years PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join a leading international technology solutions business on a six-month contract. Working within the Legal, Risk,

Ethics & Compliance function, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across complex transactions, public sector procurement and strategic business initiatives.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded solicitor with strong public sector procurement experience, ideally on the supplier side, and a background supporting fast-paced, sales-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities
*Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and strategic partners across UK and international markets.
*Support public sector tendering activities, including RFPs, ITTs and framework agreements, advising on the Procurement Act 2023.
*Partner with sales teams to facilitate transactions, manage contractual risks and support commercial growth.
*Advise on technology-related agreements, including managed services, IT outsourcing, XaaS, data protection, intellectual property and TUPE.
*Collaborate with international legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders on strategic projects, acquisitions and commercial initiatives.
*Provide clear, practical legal guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management and contractual matters while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience
*Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 6–10 years’ PQE in a relevant corporate or commercial legal role.
*Strong public sector procurement experience, ideally on the supplier side, including tenders, RFPs, ITTs and public sector framework agreements.
*Experience supporting a fast-paced, high-volume B2B sales environment.
*Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements.
*Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023, managed services, IT outsourcing, data protection, IP and TUPE.
*Excellent commercial judgement, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain legal risks and recommendations in a practical, business-friendly manner.

Desirable Experience
*Previous experience within the IT reseller or technology solutions industry.
*Experience working within a multinational organisation and across international jurisdictions.
*Exposure to commercial litigation, dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution.
*Experience supporting complex technology and outsourcing transactions.
*Familiarity with legal process improvement, contract automation and emerging technologies.
*Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development.

Working Arrangement
*Six-month contract.
*£750–£800 per day Umbrella.
*London-based, hybrid working.
*Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across UK and international markets.
*Broad exposure to commercial, technology and public sector procurement matters.