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Legal Advisor (In-house lawyer)

eSolicitors

London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

eSolicitors.com is seeking an experienced In-House Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and oversight on compliance, risk management, and contract negotiations in a fast-growing legal tech firm. The role requires a UK-qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' experience in commercial law and data protection, ideally within a tech environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

At least 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
Experience in tech, SaaS, or marketplace businesses is highly desirable.
Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice across all areas including commercial and data protection.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
Ensure compliance with UK legal standards.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Law

Data Protection

Negotiation

Communication

Education

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As our In-House Lawyer, you will be the go-to legal expert at eSolicitors.com. You’ll oversee legal compliance, manage contracts, advise on risk, and work closely with leadership to ensure our platform is secure, ethical, and aligned with all relevant laws and regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape legal strategy at the heart of a fast-growing legal tech company.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice across all areas of the business, including commercial, data protection, regulatory compliance, employment, and intellectual property.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and terms of service (e.g., client agreements, freelancer agreements, partnership contracts).
Ensure platform operations comply with UK legal standards and SRA regulations where applicable.
Help manage internal policies relating to client privacy, confidentiality, and platform use.
Oversee GDPR compliance and data protection practices across the company.
Collaborate with product and tech teams to assess legal implications of platform features and updates.
Support investor relations, corporate governance, and company secretarial matters.
Liaise with external counsel when necessary for specialist matters.
Stay ahead of regulatory developments in the legal tech and marketplace sectors.

Requirements:

UK-qualified solicitor with at least 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and data protection (GDPR).
Experience working in or advising tech, SaaS, or marketplace businesses is highly desirable.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Self-starter with a commercial mindset and the ability to work independently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Bonus Skills:

Familiarity with legal marketplace models or freelance platforms.
Experience with intellectual property, employment law, or online dispute resolution.
Previous experience in a legal tech startup or innovation-focused legal environment.

About eSolicitors.com:

eSolicitors.com is a cutting-edge legal services marketplace that connects clients with qualified freelance solicitors for on-demand legal advice and support. Our mission is to make legal services more accessible, flexible, and client-friendly through innovation and technology.

We are now looking for a proactive and commercially astute In-House Lawyer to help us navigate the legal landscape, support our platform operations, and ensure we remain compliant and protected as we grow.

What We Offer:

A unique chance to be part of a pioneering legal tech venture.
Collaborative, open culture where your input shapes the business.
Flexible working arrangements and remote options.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Internet Marketplace Platforms

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