Founded in 2008, OneAdvanced has grown into one of the UK’s largest providers of business software and services serving global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million FE learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more.

Powering the world of work. We power the world of work through our sector-focused software, that effortlessly gets the job done, giving you the freedom to focus on thriving for your customers and your people.

Our brand has evolved through the years to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our story has not yet finished, in fact it’s just starting…

Our customers include the NHS, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Café Nero, Harvey Nichols, Irwin Mitchell, Manchester University, SpaceNK, London City Airport, Virgin Money, and many more.

OneAdvanced

Join OneAdvanced OneAdvanced is looking for a capable, motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic Legal Commercial Team. In this key role, you’ll support the business in achieving its growth ambitions across the UK and Ireland, providing practical, commercially focused legal guidance that helps drive strategic decision making across both private and public sector customers.
Reporting into our Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to negotiate contracts, manage legal risk, and ensure we continue to operate with high legal and ethical standards.
This is a remote role; however, you will be expected to attend the office (Birmingham) for onboarding, key team meetings and other business critical sessions as required.
Please note, this is a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave
What You Will DoWhat Makes Our Legal Team Different:Our team blends legal expertise with innovation, collaboration and a genuine focus on professional growth:Tech-Enabled Legal Practice – We enhance our work through AI tools like Wordsmith AI to drive efficiency and improve outcomes.Continuous Learning – Monthly lunch & learns, product deep-dives with our tech teams, and hands-on “legalthons.”Team Development & Culture – Dedicated team away days and ongoing development opportunities.High Team Engagement – Our eNPS score of +45 reflects a positive, supportive and high-performing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial ContractingDraft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for a leading SaaS provider, including MSAs, bespoke customer contracts, supplier and partner agreements, licensing terms, RFP responses, escrow agreements, call-offs, and data processing agreements. This will include supporting contracts with public sector customers and framework-based agreements where relevant.Deal SupportPartner with Sales and GTM teams to support negotiations and help close customer agreements.Privacy & Data ProtectionAdvise on privacy and data protection considerations, reviewing DPAs and escalating issues where required to our Privacy, AI & Cyber specialists.Strategic Business SupportGet involved in wider commercial and strategic initiatives across the business, from partner and supplier agreements to AI-related legal considerations, potential M&A activity, and cross-functional commercial projects.
What You Will HaveQualified solicitor (or equivalent), ideally gained in-house or in a reputable law firmStrong background drafting, negotiating and advising on technology and SaaS commercial contractsExperience with public sector contracts or frameworks is advantageous but not essentialGood understanding of UK GDPR and data protection obligationsAbility to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCommercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder skillsHighly organised with strong attention to detailProactive, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes
What We Do For YouWellbeing that means something26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every yearExceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leaveRobust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential supportPrivate medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusionsFinancial Benefits That Have Your BackPerformance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structuresIncome protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need itGrow your career with usSkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online libraryAccess to external training and apprenticeshipsMaking a DifferenceMatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the fundingPennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a fingerPlus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including:ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ modelsDental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover
Who We AreAt OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society. We’re much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more.
OneAdvanced is one of the UK’s largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia. Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation.
We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet.
Join us and become part of a team that’s powering the world of work and making a real difference.Learn more at www.oneadvanced.com

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