In-house Lawyer - IT/Tech/IP

You will provide proactive, business-focused legal support across the company's operations, with a particular focus on IT contracts, intellectual property, and technology-related commercial work. You will work closely with our engineering, IT, commercial, and R&D teams to help deliver cutting-edge projects safely, ethically, and in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Client Details

A fast-growing UK-based SME delivering advanced maritime technology for the global defence market

Description

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, professional services, and supplier and customer contracts.
• Supporting IP protection, licensing, and enforcement, ensuring our proprietary technology and data products are properly safeguarded.
• Assisting with data processing agreements, privacy policies, and compliance with UK GDPR and related frameworks, particularly in the context of digital, maritime and defence data.
• Helping the business navigate emerging maritime technology regulations, export controls, and defence sector compliance where relevant.
• Collaborating with Product Development, Software, R&D, and commercial teams to provide pragmatic legal guidance that enables innovation while managing risk.
• Supporting company secretarial and governance activities where required, including policy reviews and compliance documentation.
• Staying up to date with legal and regulatory developments in technology, IP, IT and data law, sharing insights and best practices with internal stakeholders.

Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (3-5 years PQE) or equivalent jurisdiction.
• Solid understanding of commercial, IT and intellectual property law.
• Experience of drafting and negotiating technology contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Collaborative, adaptable and curious - with a genuine interest in technology and innovation.

Job Offer

• Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare - Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover - Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Family Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave - A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Professional Development - Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Pension Contribution - pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture - A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.