Legal Counsel

Endava is a public technology company with over 20 years of experience partnering with some of the world's leading companies in Finance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and Retail. Endava supports its clients across the full technology lifecycle, from ideation to production, through services such as Digital Evolution, Agile Transformation, and Automation.

With a growing focus on AI, data, and cloud capabilities, Endava empowers organizations to become more engaging, responsive, and efficient. By combining deep industry knowledge with technical expertise, the company helps clients deliver cutting-edge, scalable solutions tailored to their business needs.

Endava has over 10,000 employees located in offices in the UK, North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as well as in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and delivery centers in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Colombia. In addition to investing in long-term customer relationships, Endava continues to prioritize providing rewarding and challenging careers for its people, establishing itself as an employer of choice in several regions through its hybrid work model, learning culture, and focus on inclusion.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel with 4+ years of legal experience to join our dynamic global legal team. Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel based in London, the successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing and negotiating client-facing commercial contracts, supporting business objectives while managing legal and commercial risk. This position also presents a unique opportunity to develop competencies in legal technology and participate in the evolution of legal operations in an AI-enhanced environment. The ideal candidate will be a full qualified lawyer with 4+ years of legal experience at a recognised law firm. C1 or greater English proficiency is mandatory, as the role involves frequent interaction with international teams and stakeholders. This position is hybrid in-person/remote, with an in-office requirement of 40% of the month.

MAIN DUTIES

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a high volume of commercial contracts, primarily for the UK but also covering all jurisdictions where Endava operates. This includes Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Data Privacy and Security Agreements. Ensure timely review and alignment with internal policies and contracting practices.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across multiple functions (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Security) throughout the contract lifecycle to align legal input with business objectives and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Provide guidance on contract risk, terms and negotiations to ensure the best possible outcome for the company. 
• Collaborate with project teams to fully understand the products and/or services being provided and develop contract document templates.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with contract requestor(s), project teams, and senior leadership involved in contract process. 
• Support the development, implementation, and refinement of contract management procedures, including initiatives related to contract automation, review workflows, and Legal AI tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Experience: Qualified Lawyer (avocat definitiv) with at least 4 years of experience at a recognized top law firm
• Language Proficiency: C1 or greater English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with contract management software or legal AI tools is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Experience drafting, negotiating, and finalising commercial contracts, ideally including technology agreements, with practical understanding of contract terms and lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of legal issues related to global commercial contracts, including intellectual property, data privacy, and emerging technologies such as AI.
• Pragmatic, commercially minded approach to problem solving; able to assess legal and commercial risks to support business outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating across legal and business functions and engaging with stakeholders internationally.
• Comfortable working in multi-jurisdictional, cross-functional teams and building productive relationships with technical and non-legal colleagues.
• Proactive in managing workload and capable of taking ownership of projects, driving them through to completion independently with support and guidance available where needed.
• Quick to learn new areas of law, tools, or technology, with a demonstrated interest in AI innovations and projects.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing legal documents and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and clear communication.

At Endava, we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.