Junior Legal Counsel

Envoy global; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Envoy Global is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to support the in-house legal team across multiple jurisdictions in EMEA. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including with German-speaking counterparties, triage internal requests, and assist senior counsel on complex matters.

You will maintain trackers, provide practical legal input to commercial and operational teams, and help improve templates and playbooks.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience as a lawyer in commercial/corporate practice, international in-house or law firm
• Ability to draft, review, negotiate and redline contracts including NDAs and other docs in English and German
• Business fluency in German and ability to advise, negotiate and draft in German (preferred)
• Strong project-management to handle high volume of contracts and strategic initiatives
• Proven legal research能力 translating findings into practical business advice
• Excellent time-management and ability to prioritize deadlines

Responsibilities

• Advise internal teams and triage requests; act as first point of contact for internal legal queries
• Assist on complex matters under supervision; draft positions and options with supervision
• Negotiate and draft contracts (including in German); adapt templates and precedents
• Track matters and coordinate stakeholders; maintain trackers and dashboards across jurisdictions
• Provide practical input to commercial and operational teams; explain legal concepts clearly
• Conduct legal research and produce practical advice with citations
• Improve contract templates, clause libraries and playbooks
• Provide corporate governance support including filings and board materials

Skills

German language

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Cross-border work

Time management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.

We have an opening within Envoy's growing Legal team for a Junior Legal Counsel to join us on a full-time basis. This role provides legal support to the in-house legal team across multiple jurisdictions in EMEA, applying a sound grounding in legal concepts and legal research to advise internal teams on straightforward matters and to assist, under supervision, on more complex matters. The role negotiates and drafts a range of commercial contracts, including in German, and coordinates with internal stakeholders to gather facts and timelines for legal projects, tracks matters through to resolution, and flags issues requiring senior input. The role requires adaptability, sound judgement on when to elevate, and the ability to work across different legal systems and languages.

As our Junior Legal Counsel, you will assist in managing legal matters related to our global subsidiary entities as we continue to grow organically and through M&A, including:

Advise internal teams and triage requests. Serve as a first point of contact for internal legal queries; provide clear, practical advice on straightforward matters using approved guidance, playbooks and precedent, and identify and elevate more complex or high‑risk matters to senior counsel with a recommended course of action.

Assist on complex matters under supervision. Support senior counsel on complex or novel legal matters and projects; carry out preparatory analysis, draft initial positions and options, and help implement agreed strategy, working within clearly defined supervision and escalation lines.

Negotiate and draft contracts, including in German. Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs and related agreements, including with German‑speaking counterparties, adapting company templates and precedent to the deal at hand, and flag any departure from approved positions to senior counsel before agreeing terms.

Track matters and coordinate stakeholder engagement. Maintain trackers and dashboards reflecting the lifecycle status of contracts, renewals and corporate filings across multiple jurisdictions, and alert stakeholders to upcoming deadlines and required actions; engage with internal stakeholders across jurisdictions to gather facts, documents and timelines for legal matters and projects, and follow up on outstanding information to keep matters on schedule.

Provide practical legal input to commercial and operational teams. Respond to day‑to‑day legal queries from commercial, finance and operational stakeholders; explain legal concepts in clear business language, and route matters requiring senior input to the appropriate lawyer.

Conduct legal research and produce practical advice. Perform legal research on statutes, regulations, case law and industry guidance relevant to ongoing matters; identify risks and key developments, and translate findings into clear, structured advice for internal stakeholders and senior counsel, including issue framing, citations and practical implications for the business.

Improve contract templates and playbooks. Identify opportunities to improve contract templates, clause libraries and negotiation playbooks; propose process improvements that reduce turnaround time and improve consistency across jurisdictions.

Provide corporate governance support. Assist with maintaining corporate records and statutory registers across multiple jurisdictions, preparing routine resolutions and filings, organizing board materials, and ensuring governance documents are accurate, up to date, and properly stored. Assist with annual compliance tasks under attorney supervision. Assist with responding to KYC and due‑diligence requests by preparing corporate information packs, coordinating cross‑functional input, and ensuring accurate, timely submissions.

To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• 2-3 years' experience as a lawyer, ideally in commercial or corporate legal practice, at an international in‑house team and/or at a law firm.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and redlining contracts, including NDAs, commercial agreements and other legal documents, in both English and German.
• Business fluency in German, with the ability to advise, negotiate and draft in German language (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong project‑management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of contracts and contribute to strategic legal initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability conducting legal research and translating findings into clear, practical advice for internal stakeholders.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to advise independently on straightforward matters and collaborate effectively with senior counsel on complex ones, within a fast‑paced, cross‑border team environment.
• Experience maintaining and improving document templates, clause libraries, and standard forms.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues early, elevate appropriately, and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different legal systems, cultures, and ways of working in an international environment.

In return, you will work for a supportive, employee‑focused organization that encourages staff to achieve a work‑life balance, teamwork, and communication on a global scale with other offices.

This role is 100% remote, working from homewithin the United Kingdom.

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