Senior Legal Counsel - IT Procurement Contracts - LLB

Senior Legal Counsel - IT Procurement Contracts (External Contractor)

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex IT procurement and technology contracts, including software, SaaS, cloud, outsourcing, and managed services agreements.

- Provide legal support on high-value supplier transactions and contract escalations.

- Partner with Procurement and Sourcing teams to support strategic sourcing initiatives and manage contractual risks.

- Advise business stakeholders on commercial, legal, compliance, and risk-related matters.

- Support the development and enhancement of contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and legal colleagues on global contracting matters.

Required Qualifications:

- LLB or equivalent law degree with a valid license to practice.

- 8-10+ years of relevant legal experience within a leading law firm and/or multinational organization.

- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex IT procurement and technology contracts.

- Proven expertise handling high-value, cross-border commercial agreements, including US and/or EMEA contracts.

- Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Background:

- Experience supporting Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Vendor Management functions.

- Exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, or other multinational environments