Commercial Technology and Outsourcing Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will join a leading Commercial Technology practice to handle high-value technology and outsourcing transactions for major clients. You will own complex deals, drive digital transformation projects, and build trusted relationships with FTSE 100 and other key clients. The opportunity emphasizes progression, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to business development within a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial technology transactions and digital transformation projects
• Draft and negotiate IT and business process outsourcing agreements
• Advise on SaaS, cloud contracts, software licensing and technology infrastructure
• Handle supply chain, facilities management, logistics and technology services contracts
• Manage strategic transactions and mid-market deals
• Provide contracting and regulatory guidance on outsourcing and transformation
• Build client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice
• Manage competing deadlines and multiple workstreams
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Support business development and strengthen client relationships

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 4+ PQE
• Strong experience in IT outsourcing, SaaS and cloud agreements, software licensing or technology infrastructure contracts
• Confidence managing complex transactions and client relationships
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience in retail, financial services, energy, utilities, manufacturing or telecommunications is advantageous
• Knowledge of outsourcing regulation, operational resilience, cloud guidance and data protection beneficial
• In-house or secondment experience advantageous but not essential

• Client relationship management
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Commerciality and strategic thinking
• IT outsourcing
• SaaS and cloud agreements
• Software licensing

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