Junior Legal Counsel

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Birthday leave

25 days annual leave

Annual career reviews

Job summary

Nourish is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the delivery of legal services across the business, focusing on contracts, data protection and risk management within a growing health tech SaaS company. You will work with Sales, Customer Success, Partnerships, Finance and Operations to manage relationships and provide practical legal guidance.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of legal matters, including data privacy, information security, andpublic sector tenders.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in in-house legal role, SaaS/tech sector preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection in a commercial/contracts context.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage workload independently and exercise judgement.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier, partner, reseller and NDA agreements.
• Support contract negotiations and renewals.
• Review contract risks and escalate where needed.
• Assist with data protection/privacy documentation and DPIAs.
• Provide practical legal guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support investigations into disputes and regulatory issues.
• Contribute to information security and cyber security considerations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data protection knowledge

UK GDPR understanding

Legal research

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

AI tools for legal productivity

Job description

Reporting To: Head of Legal and Compliance

Location: Remote/Hybrid - Occasional travel to Bournemouth ideally once to twice a week but flexible.

Job Type: Full Time 37.5 hours a week

Our Purpose: A Better Life for Everyone

Nourish is not simply a technology company; we are a digital partner for the social and health care sector rooted in human connections, with the person being supported at its core. We offer a range of co-produced software solutions tailored to the unique challenges of care, while still being flexible enough to meet the specific needs of each individual service we work with.

We are at an exciting stage of growth. While we are the market leader, we remain ambitious and dedicated to our mission. We continue to revolutionise the sector by investing in our platform and our incredible employees who make this impact possible.

Our Ecosystem

At Nourish, you will contribute to a sophisticated ecosystem that includes:

• Technology that impacts a million people every day: Our core products are used by over 425,000 carers to support 417,000+ individuals
• The Nourish Partnership Programme (NPP): A sector-leading programme that manages strategic integrations with third-party systems to ensure seamless data syncing and interoperability across the care journey.

Our Culture & Values

We look for people who align with the way we work. If you join us, you are joining a culture defined by:

• Making a Difference: We remember who we serve. We are passionate about making a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of carers and those we support
• Agility: We continuously refine and adapt. There is no room for complacency here; we are driven to constantly review and improve our products and processes.
• Collective Effort: We help each other out because we know that when one person wins, we all win. It's "all hands-on deck" - everyone is in it together.
• Every Person Counts: We treat everyone as a very significant part of our community. We welcome people being their true and authentic selves and value the diverse perspectives they bring.
• Openness to Learning: We believe no question is a silly question and all insights are valuable. Mistakes are part of the improvement process; we dust ourselves off and begin again.

The Team & Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance, the Legal Counsel supports the delivery of legal services across the business, with a particular focus on contracts, data protection and legal risk management.

This is a broad in house role offering exposure to a wide range of legal matters within a growing health and social care technology company. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, including Sales, Customer Success, Partnerships, Finance and Operations, helping to manage contractual relationships, support privacy compliance and provide practical legal guidance.

The role is designed for a developing legal professional looking to broaden their experience and take on increasing ownership of legal matters within a fast moving SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier, partnership, reseller, contractor and non disclosure agreements

Support contract negotiations and manage agreements through to execution

Review contractual risks and identify matters requiring escalation

Support contract renewals, amendments and terminations

Maintain and update contract templates and standard terms

Data Protection & Privacy

Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and related privacy documentation within customer and supplier contracts

Support Data Protection Impact Assessments and privacy reviews

Respond to customer and internal data protection queries

Assist with data subject rights requests and privacy related processes

Monitor legal and regulatory developments in privacy and data protection

Legal Support

Act as a first point of contact for routine legal queries

Provide practical and accessible legal guidance to business stakeholders

Support investigations into contractual disputes, complaints and legal issues

Undertake legal research and prepare summaries and recommendations

Provide legal input into public sector tenders and procurement processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with regulatory requirements

Information Security & Customer Assurance

Support responses to customer due diligence, legal questionnaires and security reviews

Assist with the contractual aspects of information security and cyber security matters

Work closely with internal compliance and security stakeholders where legal input is required

Legal Operations

Maintain legal documentation, playbooks and guidance materials

Help improve legal processes, workflows and reporting

Contribute to the use of AI and technology within the legal function

Support strategic legal projects led by the Head of Legal & Compliance

Requirements

2 to 3 years experience in an in house legal role, ideally within a SaaS or technology business

Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, with a track record of personally drafting and negotiating agreements rather than simply supporting on transactions

Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles, applied in a commercial or contracts context

Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage workload independently and exercise sound judgement, comfortable dealing directly with internal stakeholders and counterparties

Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple contracts and matters at once

Able to work as an individual contributor, reporting into the Head of Legal & Compliance

Experience within health tech, social care, healthcare or another regulated sector

Exposure to information security, ISO 27001 or cyber security frameworks

Legal qualification, or progress towards qualification, though this is not a requirement for the role

Experience using AI tools to improve legal productivity

Experience across several of the following: customer agreements, supplier contracts, NDAs, partner or reseller agreements and contractor agreements

• Annual Leave: 25 days basic + Public Holidays + an extra day for your Birthday.
• Service-Related Leave: 1 extra day for each completed year of service (up to 5 additional days).
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance (including a personal health fund), Health & Wellbeing platform with 24/7 GP access, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Family & Security: Enhanced Maternity Leave, Group Life Assurance, and Pension Contribution.
• Growth & Connection: Regular career reviews, Referral Bonus schemes, and social events throughout the year.

All positions at Nourish are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and receipt of appropriate Right to Work documents.

Nourish is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities, and styles.

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