Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel (no. 2 to Head of Legal) | Technology | Reading, Berkshire This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to take on a broad and influential role within the legal team of a highly successful technology business. Working closely with the Head of Legal, as the Senior Legal Counsel you will lead on complex commercial matters, advise senior decision-makers and provide trusted support to colleagues across the business. The role offers considerably more than day-to-day contracting, with exposure to strategic projects, new technologies and a varied range of legal and commercial issues. The legal team is friendly, collaborative and highly regarded across the business. You will be given genuine autonomy, while also becoming a senior point of support for other lawyers within the team. The company is performing exceptionally well and offers a fast-moving environment without expecting its lawyers to compromise on work-life balance. The Role · Leading negotiations on complex, high-value commercial and technology agreements · Advising senior stakeholders on commercial risk and business-critical decisions · Supporting strategic projects, new initiatives and wider business growth · Acting as a trusted legal partner across a broad range of business functions · Providing guidance and support to other members of the legal team · Advising on data privacy, compliance and other legal matters as required About You · Experienced Senior Legal Counsel or commercial lawyer, ideally with a strong background in technology contracts · Confident handling complex negotiations and advising senior stakeholders · Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable working at pace · Collaborative in approach and able to support the development of other lawyers · Looking for a Senior Legal Counsel role offering greater autonomy, variety and influence Apply now for immediate consideration, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.