Legal Assistant

Job description

Legal Assistant - Commercial Contracts & NDAs Remote, UK Why This Role? Are you looking to build your commercial legal career within a dynamic technology business? We're seeking a Legal Assistant to support the review, negotiation and management of commercial agreements across a fast-moving organisation. You'll work closely with legal, sales, procurement and operational teams, helping ensure contracts progress efficiently while protecting the business from legal and commercial risk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial contract experience, particularly NDAs, who wants to broaden their in-house legal exposure and develop valuable commercial legal skills. What You'll Be Doing Reviewing, drafting and coordinating a range of commercial agreements including NDAs, customer contracts and supplier agreements Supporting contract negotiations and facilitating efficient contract turnaround Managing contract approvals, execution processes and legal workflows Maintaining contract management systems, legal records and document repositories Acting as a first point of contact for routine legal and contractual queries Supporting sales, procurement and commercial teams with contractual requirements Conducting legal research and preparing reports, presentations and supporting documentation Assisting with compliance, governance and risk management activities Liaising with stakeholders, customers, suppliers and external legal advisers where required Supporting improvements to legal processes, templates, playbooks and self-service resources What We're Looking For Essential Experience reviewing, administering or managing commercial contracts Strong experience working with NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Understanding of commercial contracting principles and contract lifecycle management Ability to identify potential contractual risks and escalate appropriately Strong written communication and document drafting skills Legal research and analytical skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Microsoft Office proficiency Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Desirable Experience working within an in-house legal team Exposure to technology, software, cloud, cyber security, telecommunications or managed services sectors Experience supporting MSAs, SaaS agreements and software licensing contracts Familiarity with public sector frameworks and procurement processes Experience using contract management and e-signature platforms such as DocuSign, Adobe Sign or Ironclad Law degree, GDL, CILEX qualification or equivalent legal training Understanding of UK GDPR and commercial compliance requirements Why This Opportunity Stands Out Broad exposure to commercial legal matters across a growing technology business Opportunity to work on customer, supplier, SaaS and NDA agreements Close collaboration with senior legal professionals and business stakeholders Exposure to the technology, cloud, cyber security and managed services sectors Opportunity to develop commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills Involvement in legal operations, governance and process improvement initiatives Excellent platform for career development within an in-house legal environment At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger. Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability. We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch. Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities. We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany. The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Digital Workplace and Cyber Security & Networking. Values: Open, Bold, Trusted Trusted Partners: Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year Palo Alto & Crowdstrike : part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio Fortinet : Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK AWS : Premier Tier Services Partner