Commercial Legal Consultant

We are seeking a commercial legal consultant at Legal Counsel level for an initial three-month, day-rate engagement, with the possibility of extension. The consultant will provide immediate capacity to Reward’s Legal team, progressing commercial contracting matters and supporting an active deal pipeline across the UK and CEMEA. The focus is on hands-on drafting, negotiation and completion of contracts rather than strategic ownership of the legal function.
This is a delivery-focused role for someone who can integrate quickly, manage multiple matters independently and exercise sound judgment, escalating material legal or commercial risks to the Senior Legal Counsel or Head of Legal and Compliance.

Responsibilities

•  Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of customer, retailer, partner and supplier agreements across the UK and CEMEA, including SaaS and software licensing agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), order forms, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of engagement/intent, retailer and publisher agreements, procurement and third-party supplier agreements, consulting and subcontracting agreements, reseller, agency and distribution agreements, joint marketing arrangements and customer-proposed terms and conditions.
•  Review standard and non-standard contracts, provide clear redlined recommendations and, where required, negotiate directly with customer, supplier and partner legal, procurement or sourcing teams through to execution, extension or renewal.
•  Own assigned matters from intake to execution, prioritising urgent contracts and helping reduce the existing backlog while keeping stakeholders informed of progress and next steps.
•  Advise on key contractual issues including scope and deliverables, fees and payment terms, service levels, warranties, limitations of liability, indemnities, intellectual property, licensing and data rights, confidentiality, information security, audit, termination and exit provisions.
•  Assist commercial teams by providing practical legal guidance and support on contractual issues, negotiations and appropriate risk-based solutions, working with Sales, Product, Finance and Operations.
 •  Review data processing agreements (DPAs), confidentiality provisions, security schedules and other contractual annexes against approved templates and playbooks. Escalate material departures from approved positions, and any specialist regulatory or data protection advice required, to the Senior Legal Counsel or Head of Legal and Compliance.
•  Maintain accurate matter status, document versions and handover records, ensuring continuity when the assignment ends.

Requirements

•  Qualified lawyer (England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction), with approximately four or more years of relevant post-qualification commercial experience, gained in-house or in private practice.
•  Strong commercial contracting experience across SaaS and software licensing agreements, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, customer and retailer agreements, procurement and third-party supplier arrangements, and related contract amendments, renewals and order forms.
•  A practical, problem-solving approach coupled with sound commercial judgment and adherence to legal and ethical requirements; a strong business rather than purely technical orientation.
•  Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines.
•  Experience of technology, data analytics, banking, payments or loyalty businesses, and of negotiating cross-border contracts in the UK and CEMEA, would be advantageous.