SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Senior 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