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Senior Legal Counsel

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Legal Counsel in the Technology and Telecommunications sector, offering a salary between £90,000 and £100,000 per annum.
  • This is a permanent, full-time role based in London with hybrid working options available.
  • The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor or barrister with over 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate legal teams or private practice, preferably in the telecommunications or technology sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include providing legal advice on commercial contracts, leading negotiations, supporting senior leadership on legal risks, and modernizing legal processes.
  • The role also involves delivering training on key legal topics and mentoring junior team members.

Senior Legal Counsel

Sector: Technology / Telecommunications

Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary - £90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Location: London - hybrid working available

Our client, an innovative and ambitious provider of managed communications, cloud, and IT solutions are looking to add a Senior Legal Counsel to their existing legal team.

Act as a senior legal advisor and strategic business partner, providing proactive advice on a wide range of commercial and legal matters including:

  • Provide expert legal advice on areas including commercial contracts, telecommunications law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
  • Lead negotiations, drafting, and review of key contracts with suppliers, partners, and clients.
  • Support senior leadership by assessing legal and commercial risks associated with strategies, product launches, and expansions.
  • Modernise legal processes by developing templates, playbooks, and adopting new technologies.
  • Deliver training on key legal topics (e.g., GDPR, Bribery Act) and support the development of junior team members.

Skills & Experience

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister with over 5 years PQE and experience in corporate legal teams or private practice, ideally within telecommunications or technology sectors.
  • Strong commercial acumen, excellent drafting skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Credible and confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
  • Experience in managed services, public sector frameworks, or legal operations

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Jonathan Barber on or email on

LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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