Legal Counsel – Maternity Cover

Codat

Senior Legal Counsel negotiating technology contracts while building AI-enabled legal infrastructure at Codat. Engaging with UK, US, and Canadian financial institution clients in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £95,000 - £110,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

SaaS agreementsnegotiationAI solutionsdata protectionemployment lawenterprise SaaS termsAPI agreementslegal draftingcommercial strategylegal risk assessment

Soft Skills

communicationautonomycommercial instinctcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityconcisenesscustomer engagementstrategic advising

Tools & Technologies

AI agentsautomated review toolsintake systemsCRM systemscontract management softwarecollaboration platformsdata management systemslegal research toolsproject management softwaresales enablement tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified solicitorPQE (Post Qualification Experience)

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSfinancial institutionslegal functionsales-led environmentmarket-ready outcomesroutine requestslegal queriescommercial contractsrisk managementclient engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

draft, review and negotiate SaaS agreements with financial institution clients across the UK, US and Canada.
embed with the Sales and Account Management team - join customer calls, work to quarter-end timelines, and help Account Executives and Account Managers close deals at pace.
create, implement and manage AI solutions that scale the legal function and enable the business to self-serve routine requests.
Advise Product, Engineering and GTM on new products, features and partnerships - translating legal considerations into market-ready outcomes.
Handle day-to-day legal queries across a range of topics (such as data protection and employment), in a practical, business-aligned way.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 4 years’ PQE, gained in private practice or in-house.
Demonstrable hands-on experience negotiating enterprise SaaS terms/API agreements.
Commercial instinct: you have worked in a sales-led environment, you understand the pipeline and you are comfortable advising on commercial strategy, not just legal risk.
AI-native: you have designed, built and iterated on AI solutions (agents, automated review tools, intake systems) that allow the business to self-serve on routine work.
Strong knowledge of data protection principles as they apply to a B2B SaaS context.
Comfortable working autonomously at pace with minimal supervision. You are a clear, concise drafter who communicates in plain English and knows how to right-size advice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Pension scheme
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities