Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial)

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Senior Commercial Counsel - Global Tech Company - Belfast (Hybrid (1 office day) Conekt Legal is working exclusively with this fast paced global technology company to recruit a senior commercial counsel into their growing commercial in‑house legal team in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer/counsel to join a talented global legal team and to support a high‑growth, market‑leading tech business. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated products and services used internationally, within a collaborative, forward‑thinking legal function. You will play a key role in enabling commercial success, partnering closely with sales, procurement, and senior stakeholders while advising on complex technology‑driven transactions. Why this role?
Be part of a global commercial legal team supporting a leading technology business Work on cutting‑edge products and services, expanding your legal and commercial expertise Join a team known for its transparent leadership, innovation, and collaboration Gain exposure to high‑value, international commercial matters Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and trust
Why You?
You want to be a meaningful contributor on a global scale You enjoy working closely with sales teams and supporting revenue growth You have a strong commercial foundation and can issue‑spot across multiple areas of law You’re confident in your judgment while valuing collaborative decision‑making You’re a clear communicator with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including outbound licensing, SaaS, professional services, channel partner, NDA, and other technology‑related contracts Anticipate contractual risks and proactively drive efficient, commercial solutions Support the development and rollout of standardised legal processes and procedures Provide legal support to procurement and business teams on vendor and supplier agreements Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and interpretation of terms Maintain and update contract templates and playbooks
You will be!
Qualified Solicitor - (NI/ROI/England & Wales) 6+ years PQE gained working either in‑house or within private practice Previous experience of negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts to include SaaS agreements, software licence agreements Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders throughout a global business Excellent levels of attention to detail with strong legal drafting skills Collaborative approach with the ability to work well as part of a cohesive team
If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role or a more general discussion about the in‑house legal market, get in touch at lindsey@conektlegal.com. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal Legal Services and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location:
Belfast
Job Type:
FullTime

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