Interim Senior Counsel (Commercial & Technology)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
We are working with a really exciting high-growth technology business to find an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team during a period of significant growth and international expansion.
The role
This is a broad, hands-on senior legal counsel and highly commercial position where you will:
- Lead on complex and high-value commercial transactions from negotiation through to completion
- Advise senior stakeholders, particularly across R&D and other technical functions
- Support strategic partnerships, commercial arrangements, IP licensing and high-value customer and supplier contracts
- Provide pragmatic advice, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
- Support wider strategic, legal and compliance projects as the business continues to scale internationally
- Have the autonomy to take ownership of matters and constructively challenge senior stakeholders where appropriate
About you
We are looking for a confident and pragmatic commercial lawyer who can operate autonomously in a fast-moving and fast growing environment.
You are likely to have:
- 6+ years’ PQE, or equivalent experience
- Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house
- A track record of owning complex, high-value transactions
- Excellent senior stakeholder management skills
- A commercial, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make judgement calls at pace
- Experience within technology, science, innovation, engineering, research or another IP/R&D-heavy environment would be beneficial, but isn’t essential
The details
- Location: Cambridge
- Hybrid: Ideally 2-3 days per week in the office, with 2 days is workable
- Duration: 6 months initially, with good potential for extension
- Start: ASAP / short notice
- Salary: Highly competitive day rate and salary on offer
- Engagement: FTC or day-rate basis (client is open minded)
- IR35: Inside IR35 for day-rate contractors
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer who enjoys working close to the business and wants exposure to a cutting-edge, internationally growing technology organisation where the legal team is closely involved in strategic decision-making.
Interested?
Please apply or contact Tatum Colclough at Taylor Root for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
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