Legal Counsel, Commercial & IP

Job Description Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial & IP Role Type: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office) - accessible via public transport & car (with parking available) Salary banding: 65,000 75,000 + bonus & excellent benefitsWeve been exclusively instructed on a fantastic new opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded, innovation-led business based in Cambridge. Operating in a creative, IP-rich and technology-driven sector, this organisation combines commercial ambition with a genuinely collaborative culture and an exciting future roadmap. This role offers exposure to a broad and high-quality workload across commercial, IP, data and regulatory matters, with real visibility across the business. It would suit a lawyer who enjoys variety, autonomy and being close to the action. The business operates a hybrid working model (minimum three days per week in the Cambridge office).The RoleReporting into the General Counsel and working as part of a close-knit in-house legal team, youll advise across a wide range of legal issues impacting the business products, partnerships and IP assets. Youll work closely with commercial, development, marketing and operational teams, acting as a pragmatic and trusted adviser. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor with 1 5 years experience (post-qualification or equivalent, strong pre-qualification experience will be considered) who is keen to build a long-term in-house career in a fast-moving, creative environment.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, supplier and services, marketing, partnership and licensing arrangementsIP & licensing: Support and advise on IP-related matters, including incoming and outgoing licence agreements, IP usage, branding, infringement risk and protection of core IP assetsRegulatory & consumer matters: Provide pragmatic advice on consumer protection considerations relevant to digital products and services, and support the maintenance of customer facing terms, policies and online contentData protection & emerging technology: Draft and review data processing and data-sharing agreements, support compliance with data protection laws, assist with data incidents where required, and provide guidance on emerging regulation (including AI-related developments)Business partnering: Work closely with commercial, product, marketing and operational teams, delivering clear, commercial and solution-focused legal adviceAbout YouQualified solicitor (England & Wales), with a minimum of 1 years relevant experience (pre-qualification experience welcomed)Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements;Exposure to IP or technology-led work is highly desirableIdeally with an in-house background, though strong private practice applicants will be considered (particularly those with an in-house secondment)Commercial, pragmatic and confident advising stakeholders at different levelsStrong drafting, organisational and communication skillsComfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environmentExcellent client care skillsCurious, adaptable and keen to grow in a broad in-house rolePackageA competitive base salary is on offer (65k - 75k per annum, depending on experience) plus bonus, excellent benefits and possible relocation packages for candidates that are open to moving to the Cambridge region.Interested?Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Chris Ewles 07902 701818 | [email protected] is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Created: 2026-03-20