Legal Counsel

Overview

As Legal Counsel for the UK & Ireland, you will advise on software licensing, IT services, and technology agreements to support SoftwareOne’s growth. You will partner with cross‑functional teams in a global tech environment, manage legal matters for UK & Ireland subsidiaries, and guide data protection and regulatory compliance. This role blends risk management with commercially focused negotiations to enable sustainable business progress. You will operate within a hybrid London setting, collaborating to shape responsible contracting and governance.

Pay / Benefits

• mentor support
• President’s Club recognition
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lifelong education and training opportunities
• Hire to Grow program
• Global company culture

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters for SoftwareOne’s UK and Ireland subsidiaries
• Draft, review, and negotiate software licensing, IT services, managed services, and public sector agreements
• Coordinate relationships with external counsel and consultants
• Provide legal guidance to Sales, Finance, Procurement, and HR
• Support cross-functional projects with risk assessment and compliance input
• Assist with data protection matters, including DPAs and collaboration with Internal Data Protection and Compliance teams

Key requirements

• Grounding in contract law with experience in commercial and technology agreements
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in a fast-paced environment
• Structured, independent, and precise approach to work
• Business judgment with ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives while managing stakeholders
• Awareness of UK and EU technology regulatory frameworks, including public sector requirements, and GDPR-related matters

• Structured and precise
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
• Commercial judgment with risk awareness
• Contract law
• Commercial and technology agreements
• Data protection and GDPR awareness

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