Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & IP

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & IP- Interim with potential to perm

This is a broad, generalist in-house counsel role better suited to someone who wants to own a wide, fast-moving portfoliO.

What the role involves:

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• Leading structuring, drafting, negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements — manufacturing, supply, distribution, procurement, technology, licensing and strategic partnerships
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• Acting as primary legal advisor to the hardware business across the full product lifecycle: development, manufacturing, product safety, warranties, supply chain, sourcing, logistics and commercial launch
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• Owning IP matters — patents, trademarks, licensing, branding, and protecting the company's technology and products — across both hardware and software initiatives
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• Partnering with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, People and Finance on strategic initiatives, international expansion and day-to-day commercial operations, balancing enabling the business with managing risk
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• Advising on multi-jurisdictional employment and workforce matters — hiring, performance management, investigations, worker classification, immigration, terminations, employee benefits and policies — working with external counsel as needed
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• Supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, privacy and disputes, plus managing external counsel, delivering legal training, and monitoring regulatory developments affecting the business
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What they're looking for:

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• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales; 7+ years PQE, including substantial in-house commercial experience supporting international businesses
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• Significant experience negotiating complex agreements spanning manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, distribution, technology, licensing and strategic partnerships
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• Experience advising hardware, consumer product, connected device, or tech platform businesses across the product lifecycle
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• Experience supporting international operations and cross-border legal, regulatory, employment and commercial matters
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• Strong commercial judgment and ability to give practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment
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• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation
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• Ability to independently manage a broad, varied legal portfolio and prioritise competing demands
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