Software Legal Counsel - NQ
Position Overview
Job Description
We are seeking a newly qualified Software Legal Counsel to support the UK&I and Europe regions. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Senior Legal Counsels in the region
- Providing legal counsel on transactions and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IT-related contracts, including software/cloud agreements, professional services, partnerships, and NDAs.
- Collaborating with internal teams such as Deal Desk, Revenue Recognition, and external counsel.
- Manage litigations and pre-litigations with the support of outside counsels.
- Overseeing compliance matters related to anti-corruption, data privacy (GDPR), and export controls.
- Common law qualified lawyer with none to three years PQE, preferably with experience in or an interest in working in an international environment or in software/cloud/SaaS.
- High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
- In-house experience a plus.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to balance legal and business priorities in a dynamic, global environment.
- Fluent in English; other languages like French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese or Polish are a plus.
- Ability to work in a complex, international environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
- Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Join our team and contribute to our global success. Apply through our online system with your salary expectations and start date. Final candidates will undergo a DISC assessment. We guarantee discretion and confidentiality.
Perks & Benefits
About This Role
IFS is seeking a Software Legal Counsel - NQ to join their General Practice team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Staines-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.
Practice Area
General Practice
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: IFS Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 26, 2026
Employment Type
Full time