Motus Legal Recruitment
Legal Counsel - Part-Time - Remote 3 or 4 days
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Legal Counsel Remote – Part-Time (3 or 4 Days per Week)
About the Role
An expanding IT company operating globally is seeking a 2nd legal counsel to support the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) in a remote role, with ad-hoc meetings at their London office. Most employees work remotely, and the successful candidate will provide hands-on legal support, helping to develop strong in-house capability in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
This role centres primarily on commercial contracts, including:
- Customer agreements
- Supplier agreements
- Partnership agreements
Additionally, you will assist with day-to-day legal and compliance matters, collaborating with colleagues across sales, delivery, people & culture, and finance. The focus is on managing legal risk while aligning decisions with practical business objectives.
Experience in the technology / IT / digital / professional services sector is essential.
While in-house experience is advantageous, other strong candidates—particularly those from private practice with a transactional and commercial focus—are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial and technology-related agreements, including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs) and contract variations
- Software/Software as a Service (SaaS) licences
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Partnership and framework agreements
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Support to Business Teams Assist pre-sales, sales, and delivery teams on:
- Contract terms
- Deal structures
- Standard legal positions
Contract Lifecycle Management Manage contracts from inception to execution, including:
- Coordinating and responding to comments
- Maintaining version control
- Ensuring internal approvals
Legal Compliance & Risk Management Support the CLO with:
- Daily legal and compliance matters
- Risk identification and issue escalation
- Ad-hoc legal advice
Transactional Judgement & Decision-Making Apply commercial judgment when assessing legal risk, ensuring:
- Adequate protection for the business
- Alignment with objectives and timelines
- Avoidance of over-engineering or unnecessary complexity
Legal Process Development Contribute to the developing and maintaining of:
- Contract templates
- Legal playbooks
- Basic legal processes
External Advisor Liaison Where required, liaise with external legal advisers under the CLO’s direction.
Employment & Labour Support Occasionally support employment and labour law matters (experience preferred but not mandatory).
Essential Requirements
Technological & Transactional Expertise
- Proven experience in the IT, digital, or professional services sector, particularly with commercial agreements.
- Strong expertise in transactional law, preferably in in-house or commercial environments.
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Practical & Pragmatic Mindset
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to fast-paced business needs.
- Clear understanding of commercial risk positions, such as:
- Liability and indemnification
- Termination clauses
- Intellectual property (IP)
- Payment terms
- Ability to distinguish material from immaterial risks without excessive complexity.
- Willingness to work with autonomy, while knowing when to escalate critical issues.
Business-Focused & Collaborative
- Commercial pragmatism—solutions-driven, aiming to enable the business rather than create obstacles.
- Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders clearly and confidently.
- Collaborative mindset, enabling effective work across cross-functional teams.
Desired Traits & Qualities
- Proactive, reliable, and take ownership of matters end-to-end.
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
- Interest in an in-house legal career and contributing to long-term legal infrastructure development.
For inquiries: Brian Littleton 📞 07376-908788 ✉️ bl@motusrecruitment.com
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