Interim Legal Counsel

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Interim Legal Counsel to join the Legal team on a 6-month fixed term contract. You will bring expertise in negotiating, reviewing, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts, particularly software licences and SaaS agreements in both the private and public sectors.

This role manages a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts, liaising with customers and colleagues across regions. With a global remit supporting our teams in EMEA, NAM, and APAC, you will help enable deals, protect the business, and ensure compliance.

The role will report to the Chief Legal Officer and support the Director of Legal & Procurement, both based in London.

What You Will Do

• Draft and review legal documents including SaaS agreements, software licence agreements, NDAs, partnership/referral agreements, reseller agreements, and MSAs

• Negotiate with clients and collaborate with Sales to ensure contracts reflect business needs while mitigating risk

• Support deal enablement for large corporate and government clients across multiple jurisdictions

• Manage contract storage, key terms, and contract summaries using systems such as Salesforce and DocuSign

• Translate legal concepts into plain language for colleagues across the business

• Contribute to the global legal team by sharing knowledge and supporting best practices

What You Will Bring

• JD, LLB or equivalent, with admission in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)

• At least 4 years PQE gained in a law firm or in-house environment

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in English, ideally software and SaaS contracts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues

• Comfort working across multiple jurisdictions with varying requirements

• Track record of managing and reporting on multiple, fast-moving projects

• Detail-oriented, flexible, and proactive, with the initiative to learn new concepts and operate independently

• Collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting a global team