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GBST

In-house Senior Legal Counsel – 12 Month FTC

GBST

. Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of complex commercial and SaaS agreements .

Posted 11/6/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in negotiating and managing complex commercial and SaaS agreements, with strong knowledge of UK GDPR and privacy legislation. Proven ability to provide legal advice across various domains while building strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Negotiation Of Complex AgreementsUK GDPR KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementLegal Drafting SkillsCommercial Judgement

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Hard Skills
SaaS AgreementsCommercial AgreementsCorporate LawPrivacy LawIntellectual Property LawRisk ManagementLegal ComplianceContract DraftingLegal TrainingRegulatory Advice
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsProactive MindsetMentoringSolutions-Focused
Certifications & Qualifications
Practising Certificate
Industry Keywords
TechnologyFinancial ServicesSoftware EnvironmentEMEA BusinessLegal TemplatesPlaybooksRFx Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of complex commercial and SaaS agreements
  • Provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial, corporate, privacy, employment and intellectual property matters
  • Support pre-sales activities, including responses to RFx opportunities
  • Advise stakeholders on legal, commercial and regulatory risks and help drive practical outcomes
  • Monitor legislative developments and ensure compliance across relevant jurisdictions
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a strategic business partner
  • Develop legal templates, playbooks and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Deliver legal training and guidance to strengthen contracting and risk awareness
  • Mentor and support junior members of the legal team
  • Support the EMEA business while reporting to the General Counsel in Sydney, Australia

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 8 years of post-admission experience
  • Relevant legal qualifications
  • Current, unrestricted practising certificate
  • Experience gained in a technology, financial services or software environment, either in-house or at a leading law firm
  • Significant experience negotiating and managing complex technology and SaaS agreements
  • Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and privacy legislation
  • Excellent commercial judgement and ability to balance risk against business objectives
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
  • Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused mindset
  • Ability to work across timezones

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Two days of flexible or hybrid working
  • Instant savings and discounts at major retailers across the country
  • Private health insurance, including dental and optical cover
  • Non-contributory pension scheme
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, cycle-to-work and additional pension contributions
  • An additional GBST & U day off each year
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • LinkedIn Learning