About the Role

Why SoftwareOne? SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI. Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference. Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers. The role - Are you ready to take ownership of legal matters across the UK and Ireland while partnering with an international technology business? - Do you want to advise on complex software licensing, IT services, public sector, and commercial technology agreements? - Is your next step a role where you can balance legal risk with commercial objectives and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions? Location: London, United Kingdom | Reports to: Legal Counsel UK and Ireland | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Visa Requirements: Valid working Visa for UK | Language Requirements: English | Learn more: softwareone.com As our new Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting SoftwareOne’s business across the UK and Ireland. Working within an international environment, you will provide legal guidance on commercial and technology-related matters, helping the business navigate contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements while supporting sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities - Manage legal matters for SoftwareOne’s subsidiaries in the UK and Ireland - Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on software licensing, IT services, managed services, framework, public sector, supplier, partner, and customer agreements - Coordinate relations hips with external legal advisors and consultants - Support business divisions and cross-functional projects with legal guidance and risk management - Provide legal support to Sales, Finance, Procurement, and HR teams - Assist with data protection matters, including review of DPAs and collaboration with Internal Data Protection and Compliance teams What we need to see from you - Grounding in contract law with experience in commercial and technology agreements - Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in a fast-paced environment - Structured, independent, and precise approach to work - Business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives while managing stakeholders effectively - Awareness of UK and EU technology regulatory frameworks, including public sector requirements, with exposure to data protection and GDPR-related matters What we offer: Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include: - Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture ( https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values ) - A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action - President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers - Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere but also visit local office to deliver excellence in team relationship - Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities - Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future Job Function Legal & Compliance Accommodations SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR. At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.