Lead Commercial Counsel - Tech & IP
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A market-leading digital consumer brand is seeking a Lead Counsel to head up its commercial legal function in London. This is a rare senior role within a high-growth, data-driven platform that dominates its category and invests heavily in technology, personalisation and innovation.
What the role offers:
- A senior position within a lean, impactful and forward-thinking legal team
- Strong operational and Legal Ops support, with a focus on smarter, more efficient ways of working
- Reporting line into the Director of Legal (GC)
- Ownership of all commercial and IP matters across the business
- Key stakeholder relationships spanning the UK and Europe
- A central role in shaping the business’s evolving legal strategy
- The opportunity to manage and develop lawyers within the team
- Influence over product, brand and commercial decision-making in a high-scale, financially strong environment
What we’re looking for:
- UK-qualified lawyer with 7+ years’ PQE
- Strong expertise in intellectual property (commercial IP)
- Expert commercial contracting experience (Tech, SaaS, Supply, Marketing, Advertising)
- A modern, tech-aware approach to legal operations
- Management experience desired
- Pragmatic, commercially minded problem-solver
- Clear, confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
If you’re interested in a strategic, high-impact role within a fast-moving e-commerce environment, get in touch for a confidential discussion.