Senior Legal Counsel

System C

Senior Legal Counsel at System C supporting legal matters across health and social care sectors. Leading contract negotiations and working with senior stakeholders to drive compliance and governance.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeLeamington Spa • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £85,000 - £95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters
Lead high-value contract negotiations with public sector customers
Support contract renewals, amendments, and approval processes
Partner closely with sales and bid teams on commercial opportunities
Provide legal advice to senior leadership on a range of matters
Advise on procurement frameworks, including central and local government agreements
Support dispute management, including risk assessment and litigation considerations
Provide guidance across IT contracts, including IP, licensing, and service agreements
Contribute to compliance by identifying and managing contractual risk
Support the General Counsel with governance, reporting, and M&A activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified legal professional, ideally a Solicitor
Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation
Background in public sector or healthcare, or similar regulated environments
Experience with IT contracts, licensing, and data protection concepts
Strong attention to detail with clear and effective written communication
Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external advisers
Interest in developing others and contributing to team growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible benefits
Development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcontract renewalscontract amendmentsprocurement frameworksdispute managementrisk assessmentlitigationIT contractslicensingdata protection

Soft Skills

attention to detailwritten communicationability to manage prioritiesconfidence with stakeholdersteam development

Certifications

Solicitor