Interim Commercial & Technology Lawyer

Job description

Interim Commercial & Technology Lawyer (6-Month Contract)

Our client is a leading international retail group operating across multiple well-known home improvement and trade brands in Europe. With a strong presence spanning physical stores, e-commerce, and digital platforms, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation across its technology, data, and customer experience functions.

The legal team plays a key role in supporting large-scale digital initiatives, supplier ecosystems, and complex commercial arrangements across multiple jurisdictions. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly commercial, with close alignment to procurement, technology, and product teams.

The Role

This is a 6-month interim position for a mid-level lawyer to support both commercial contracting and technology/digital matters. The role will sit within a collaborative in-house legal team and report into a senior commercial/technology legal lead.

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of contractual matters, combining traditional commercial agreements with technology-focused workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, services agreements, and framework arrangements
• Advising on technology and digital contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, cloud, data, and IT outsourcing agreements
• Supporting procurement and business stakeholders on strategic projects and day-to-day contractual queries
• Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice in a fast-moving retail environment
• Assisting with contract standardisation and process improvements
• Liaising with cross-functional teams including technology, digital, procurement, and product

Candidate Profile

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with c. 3–6 PQE (flexible)
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology/digital agreements
• In-house or private practice background (or a blend of both)
• Ability to operate independently and manage a varied workload
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable working with non-legal stakeholders
• Experience in retail, technology, or consumer-focused sectors is desirable but not essential

Additional Information

• 6-month initial contract
• Hybrid working model
• Immediate or short notice availability preferred

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-07-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English