Senior Commercial Counsel advising on commercial, technology, marketing and HR agreements; supporting digital transformation, AI governance, GDPR compliance, legal automation and process improvement; partnering with senior stakeholders to manage commercial risk and embed best-practice legal operations.
📍 London | Hybrid | 6+ PQE
Looking for your next in-house move where you'll genuinely shape how legal supports a growing business?
The Arch Company is looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join its collaborative legal team, playing a key role in supporting commercial decision-making, technology and customer projects and transformation.
This is a broad, commercially focused role where you'll work directly with senior stakeholders across the business, advising on everything from complex commercial contracts and technology agreements to data privacy, marketing, AI governance and strategic business initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
What you'll be doing
✔ Negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial, technology, marketing and HR agreements
✔ Supporting transformation and digital projects across the business
✔ Advising on privacy and AI governance
✔ Helping optimise legal operations through automation, AI and legal playbooks
✔ Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders on commercial risk and strategic initiatives
✔ Driving continuous improvement and helping embed best-in-class legal processes
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
About you
✔ UK qualified Solicitor (6+ PQE)
✔ UK qualified Solicitor (6+ PQE)
✔ Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally including technology agreements and marketing
✔ Confident advising stakeholders in a fast-paced commercial environment
✔ Solid understanding of UK GDPR and data protection
✔ Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused
✔ Excited by technology, innovation and the growing role of AI in legal practice
Why join?
🏢 Join one of the UK's leading real estate businesses
🤝 Broad, high-impact role with real autonomy
🚀 Work on business-critical initiatives
💡 Opportunity to help shape the future of legal operations through automation and AI
📈 Collaborative team with genuine influence across the organisation
If you're looking for an in-house role where you'll have visibility, variety and the opportunity to make a real impact, I'd love to hear from you.
About
The Arch Company offers more commercial space for small and medium-sized businesses to rent than any other provider in the UK, supporting thousands of business owners who play a vital role in the UK economy. Established in 2019, our spaces are deeply connected to the rich history and heritage of the railway. Our portfolio spans 24.8 million sq. ft. and includes 5,300 properties, such as railway arches, former station buildings, and parcels of land, many situated in prime urban locations.Our mission is to create environments where businesses can thrive. As a values-led company, we are dedicated to accountability, making a positive impact, fostering strong business practices, and unlocking potential. We play a crucial role in local economies by supporting job creation and driving economic growth. Backed by our shareholder, Blackstone Property Partners, we have ambitious plans to invest £200 million to revitalize 1,000 previously empty and derelict spaces by 2030 as part of our 'Project 1000' initiative.Through our ESG Strategy we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are a member of Real Estate Balance, who help us benchmark ourselves within the industry, and we have a staff DE&I Board to champion DE&I in the company. We are open to flexible working arrangements and offer a comprehensive benefits package, as outlined above.We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we're committed to providing everyone with a fair chance at success, no matter where they come from or who they are. If you're excited to be part of a company that champions diversity and inclusion but don’t meet every requirement in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or for other opportunities within our organization.For more information on Benefits, DE&I and open Vacancies, please visit our careers page.
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