Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) SaaS 9 12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9 12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, supporting a fast-paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals, playing a key role in contract triage and day-to-day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a time-pressured environment Support stakeholders across multiple international jurisdictions Quickly embed into established legal processes (full onboarding provided) About You Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with circa 4 5 years PQE (flexible) Previous in-house experience within a SaaS business is essential Strong experience supporting Sales teams and commercial negotiations Confident working at pace and managing high workloads Commercial, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable learning new systems and process