Legal Counsel

We are seeking a Legal Counsel with experience in commercial contracts to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements while providing strategic legal advice to support our business operations and growth objectives.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part-time opportunities of 3 - 4 days per week.

Salary range - £50,000 - £60,000 pa

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including service agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs and partnership agreements.

• Provide practical concise legal advice on commercial and contractual matters to internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with sales, product, and operations teams to develop and implement contract templates and processes to reduce legal risks and ensure compliance.

• Support the legal team in maintaining and updating internal policies and procedures.

• Provide ad-hoc assistance with matters relating to IP and litigation with supervision.

• Stay informed about legal and regulatory developments relevant to the industry and provide proactive recommendations to ensure compliance.

• Support the legal team in various ad-hoc legal projects and initiatives as needed.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified legal professional with at least 2 years of experience in handling commercial contracts, preferably within a tech or SaaS company.

• Commercially focussed problem solver with experience of working with sales and procurement teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Proactive can-do attitude, self-motivated and comfortable working in a remote environment

• Comfortable advising on employment law across multiple jurisdictions

#UKNL - UK, Netherlands

Originally posted on Himalayas