COMMERCIAL IT LEGAL COUNSEL - 6M FTC

LEGAL COUNSEL, COMMERCIAL TECH GLOBAL SOFTWARE COMPANY c. 3 YEARS' PQE AND ABOVE 6M FTC, APRIL START REMOTE & 1 DAY/WEEK IN CAMBRIDGE HQ We are delighted to work with an innovative global software business, looking to recruit an additional lawyer to join the team, reporting into the GC. The role will start in April and is a 6 month maternity cover. The successful candidate will support the business on a variety of work, which might include: drafting and negotiating commercial contracts including technology agreements, SaaS licensing, software development, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs etc, advising on the use of data within technological solutions and issues surrounding hosting, access and security and on more general matters relating to marketing, transactional and ESG activities. As part of a successful, global software company, the role will be challenging, diverse and fun! We are looking for a UK qualified commercial IT lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE, potentially significantly more. You will ideally have previous in-house experience and previous experience in tech & software (within any industry) will be very useful. You should have good knowledge of software, SaaS and licensing concepts such as IP, limitations of liability, indemnification and privacy. The salary will be very competitive and will depend on experience. We are looking for a strong cultural fit: the ethos is open and collegiate, the work/life balance excellent, and the team enjoy great rapport with the business. For the GC and stakeholders, enthusiasm and flexibility will be key! You may be based anywhere in the UK (we are not able to consider individuals based outside the UK). The only requirement is to work from the Cambridge HQ on Wednesdays, which is when the Legal team come together in the office. If you have the right experience and can start a new role in April, please let me know ASAP if you are interested in this great opportunity!