Commercial Counsel (SaaS)

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel (SaaS): Leading in-house legal operations for a high-growth PropTech company with an accent on enterprise contract negotiation, risk management, and building legal infrastructure. Focus on unblocking complex deals, maintaining compliance, and partnering with sales leadership to scale revenue velocity.

Location: Must be based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK; role is hybrid, based in the Manchester office.

Salary: £65,000–£75,000 (FTE pro-rata).

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing UK PropTech company dedicated to elevating the estate agency industry through world-class technology and delightful customer experiences.

What you will do

• Negotiate enterprise customer contracts, supplier agreements, and NDAs.
• Manage and update T&Cs, Data Processing Agreements, and privacy policies.
• Develop and own a contract playbook and clause library for the Sales team.
• Provide daily commercial risk guidance to Sales and Operations leadership.
• Support enterprise client onboarding and oversee relationships with external counsel.
• Define and scale the company’s legal risk appetite as the business grows.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5–8 years of PQE in commercial or technology law.
• Solid experience with SaaS agreements, enterprise contracts, and GDPR/UK GDPR compliance.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Practical, commercial mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex legal risk into plain language.

Nice to have

• Previous in-house legal experience at a technology or SaaS company.
• Proven track record of building contract templates and playbooks from scratch.
• Familiarity with enterprise procurement processes and buying-side contract positions.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule (3 days a week) with a hybrid office presence.
• Competitive pro-rata salary and scope for professional growth.
• £1,000 'R&R' holiday bonus after the first year and £500 annual L&D budget.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus paid menopause leave.
• Well-being initiatives, including mental health support and volunteering days.
• Relaxed office environment with dog-friendly workspace.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the Talent team.
• Technical interview.
• Values interview.