Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts): Advising on and negotiating client contracts across various industries and jurisdictions with an accent on commercial contract drafting and legal AI implementation. Focus on streamlining workflows using agentic AI solutions and managing complex licensing and copyright issues.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Remote, London, or Belfast)

Company

The hirify.global is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy.

What you will do

• Advise the business on commercial contracts with clients from a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.
• Engage directly in negotiating contract terms with external customers.
• Manage and update standard contract templates to reflect the FT’s business model and changing product developments.
• Use advanced legal AI tools to develop and implement agentic solutions to streamline workflows.
• Deliver legal training to internal business partners.

Requirements

• Solicitor qualified in the UK.
• Strong commercial contract drafting skills with a deep understanding of copyright, licensing, indemnity, and liability issues.
• Must be based in the UK (eligible for remote work or hybrid in London/Belfast).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong commercial awareness.
• Available for an immediate start for a 3-month fixed-term maternity cover.

Nice to have

• Previous in-house legal experience.
• Practical experience or strong interest in utilising advanced legal AI tools to design efficient workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Warm, collaborative culture with a diverse community of experts.
• Hybrid work model (50% onsite for office-based roles).
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages and subsidised gym memberships.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.