Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

Location: Nottingham, England; hybrid role with a 40% office base

Company

hirify.global is a global data and technology company operating across financial services, healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and other markets, with 25,200 employees in 32 countries.

What you will do

• Lead and manage complex, high-value commercial agreements for important clients and business opportunities.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle and drive transactions through successful execution while balancing legal and commercial risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology, data, software licensing, services, and framework agreements.
• Optimise contracting processes, templates, and playbooks to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support business transformation programs, including M&A integration and legal service development.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with solid post-qualification experience in commercial contract law.
• Experience independently managing complex commercial contracting programmes and negotiations.
• Experience leading large-scale contracts and supporting important clients and commercial relationships.
• Experience designing and implementing process improvements, governance frameworks, and contracting systems that create operational excellence.
• Excellent commercial judgement, partner management, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate at senior levels.
• Ability to take ownership of complex matters, lead negotiations, provide practical legal advice, and develop solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate across Legal, Sales, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with a 40% office base.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Compensation package with a discretionary bonus plan.
• Pension, BUPA healthcare, and other core benefits.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Inclusive, purpose-driven culture with an equal opportunity and affirmative action commitment.