Procentia is a fintech and B2B software company developing technology for pension administration. Its IntelliPen platform brings core tools for defined benefit and defined contribution schemes into a cloud-based system, supporting automation, pension calculations, administrator workflows, and member self-service. Procentia’s software is designed to improve operational efficiency while giving pension scheme members clearer, more connected digital interactions. The company’s team works at the intersection of pensions, software engineering, and technology, with hiring opportunities likely to reflect its focus on building and supporting specialist pension administration products.
In-House Counsel – Commercial Technology Contracts (Bristol Hybrid)
Advise Procentia on complex technology contracts, commercial risk, data protection and intellectual property. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support compliant, commercially effective decisions.
Description
- Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements with customers and suppliers, including software licences, MSAs, service agreements, DPAs and NDAs
- Draft and complete supplier contracts for software licensing, cloud services, consultancy and other technology services
- Address flow-down and flow-up risks within supplier agreements
- Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders and senior leaders on contracts and commercial exposure
- Support technology transactions involving intellectual property and data protection compliance
- Help develop and maintain internal policies and procedures for legal and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with external lawyers when needed to obtain focused, cost-effective advice
- Track relevant legal and regulatory changes and explain their implications to the business
- Collaborate with the Legal Director, Group Commercial Director, Chief Financial and Commercial Officer, and wider cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, or admitted in an equivalent jurisdiction
- At least five years’ post-qualification experience focused on complex commercial contracts in technology, FinTech or BPO
- Demonstrated ability to independently draft, negotiate and finalise complex commercial agreements, preferably in a technology-led business
- Experience leading negotiations for technology agreements, including software licensing and cloud computing contracts
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills
- Able to work independently while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, rising to 28 days with length of service
- Option to carry over up to one week of annual leave
- Option to buy or sell up to one week of annual leave
- One paid volunteer day
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Tusker electric car leasing scheme
- Hybrid working arrangement