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We are supporting one of our global outsourcing clients on a FTC basis - a fantastic opportunity, to work across very high level complex legal issues.

Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for working on complex, high-value contracts across multiple jurisdictions? A leading global services business is seeking a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role supporting all divisions across the UK. This is a hands-on, business-facing role that requires a pragmatic, solution-driven legal professional who can advise on a full range of legal and risk issues throughout the contract lifecycle.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial, and operational teams, you'll be responsible for negotiating and drafting complex IT services agreements, preparing Local Country Agreements under global frameworks, and navigating legal nuances across different jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on high-value commercial outsourcing and project services agreements.
• Draft and negotiate client-facing contracts.
• Advise on key legal risks in areas such as governance, insurance, pricing, and employment law.
• Support business development and bid teams with contract reviews, risk assessments, and approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-border teams to ensure contract alignment and compliance.
• Provide ad hoc legal support for queries, disputes, and day-to-day operational issues.
• Deliver training sessions to commercial teams on contract and legal processes.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) would be ideal.
• Strong commercial contracts experience – in-house ideally.
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk analysis.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments.
• Bonus points for experience with TUPE, or data protection law.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge deals for high-profile government clients.
• Be part of a highly collaborative legal team that values initiative and innovation.
• Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible work environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting and Facilities Services