Legal Assistant

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

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