Job Description
Legal Counsel - (Commercial / Tech / ESG) - 5PQE+ Global Listed Business
Join a globally listed, market-leading data and analytics business at the forefront of the energy transition and sustainability landscape for an initial 2 month contract. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for innovation, the company plays a critical role in shaping how global markets access, interpret, and act on data across energy, commodities, and ESG. This is a unique opportunity to be embedded in high-growth, future-facing business lines driving real-world impact.
Your Responsibilities:
• Advise on commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor contracts, NDAs, and DPAs
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business stakeholders on commercial and operational matters
• Partner with legal, compliance, product, and commercial teams across a global organisation
• Support ESG and regulatory initiatives, identifying risks and providing practical guidance
• Contribute to legal process improvements, internal initiatives, and strategic projects
What We’re Looking For:
• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE in commercial contracts or technology transactions
• Strong experience negotiating SaaS, licensing, and data-related agreements
• Exposure to ESG, sustainability, or regulatory frameworks is advantageous
• Commercial, pragmatic mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent drafting, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Why This Role Is Attractive:
• Join a highly respected, globally recognised brand with a strong market position and continued growth trajectory
• Be part of a business at the cutting edge of ESG, energy transition, and data-driven decision making
• Work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative, international environment
• Broad, high-quality workload across commercial, regulatory, and technology matters
• Flexible hybrid working model
If you’re a commercially focused lawyer looking for a dynamic role in a future-facing sector, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a truly global organisation.