Inhouse Legal Counsel

Gumtree; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Gumtree as an inhouse Legal Counsel in London. The role involves providing legal support across various departments, focusing on commercial contract law, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Candidates with 3-5 years PQE and experience in technology or ecommerce sectors are encouraged to apply. The company offers a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and benefits including annual bonus and private medical.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private medical

6% contributory pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years PQE in commercial contract law.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial agreements.
• Understanding of GDPR, IP rights, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across various departments.
• Draft and negotiate commercial legal documents including NDAs and agreements.
• Conduct regular legal research for compliance.

Skills

Commercial contract law

GDPR & privacy

Intellectual Property rights

Regulatory awareness

Education

3-5 years PQE

Job description

We’re looking for an inhouse Legal Counsel with 3 to 5 years PQE. You’ll have a strong track record in commercial contract and technology related laws and regulations. You’ll provide support to the Senior Legal Counsel and the wider business on relevant commercial legal matters, contractual management, policy development and legal research. With revised investment, a new leadership team on board and a marketplace buzzing with opportunity it’s a fantastic time to join us. Let’s shape the future of Gumtree and recommerce together!

Location: London Waterloo, hybrid working applies with 3 days in the office.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll provide legal support across HR, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Advertising departments. This includes drafting and negotiating commercial legal documents including NDA’s and supplier and procurement agreements. You’ll undertake general contract management, updating our contracts database, managing progression and reviews from negotiations to signature and ongoing tracking. You’ll undertake regular legal research to ensure full compliance with any changes around commercial and technology related law. You’ll handle routine legal assignments independently and generally contribute to the enhancement of knowledge bae of the company’s inhouse legal function.

Gumtree is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants.

What’s in it for you?

• An exciting opportunity to join Gumtree as we embark upon a journey of growth and transformation.

• A business with purpose - we are on a mission to make buying and selling safer, simpler and more enjoyable.

• A culture of collaboration with passionate people building a business we can be proud of.

• An excellent salary and perks including annual bonus, private medical and 6% contributory pension.

What are we looking for?

• You’ll have a minimum 3-5 years PQE with experience in commercial contract law with a proven track record of drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, licensing, and procurement contracts.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing internal legal and compliance policies, including risk assessments, contract management frameworks, and regulatory compliance processes.
• A good working understanding of GDPR & privacy including advising on data processing agreements, privacy policies and cross-border data transfers.
• A working understanding of Intellectual Property rights, including advising on IP ownership, licensing, and protection strategies in commercial context.
• Regulatory awareness of broader regulatory frameworks affecting the tech industry, such as ecommerce regulations, consumer protection laws, and cybersecurity standards, is a plus.
• Experience within the technology and/or ecommerce sector is highly beneficial.

About us

Gumtree is one of the UK’s most popular online classifieds platforms, connecting millions of people every month to buy, sell, and trade. Our vision is to be the go-to marketplace for the Home, making every transaction effortless and secure.

We’re embarking on an exciting transformation to revolutionise this much-loved platform into a cutting-edge, modern marketplace where buying, and selling is safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of reshaping a household name for the digital age. Together, we’re redefining how communities connect and trade, building a platform that’s ready for the future.

At Gumtree, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer journeys. We empower our employees to make a personal impact in a trusting, and authentic culture. Experience a passionate team, where high performance and growth are fuelled by the power of teamwork and genuine connections.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of Gumtree.