Legal Counsel

GWI; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consumer research company in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts and provide legal insights. This role requires a UK law qualification, with at least 3 years PQE in technology law, and a proactive legal mindset. You'll have the opportunity to influence legal processes and support growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive job satisfaction

Flexible benefits

Family-focused flexibility

Professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE as a commercial/technology lawyer.
• In-house experience in a high-growth technology company or commercial legal department of law firm.
• Commercial agility and business-first legal mindset needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for commercial contracts.
• Drive management and execution of contracts.
• Lead contracts management process with various teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Proactive detail management

Education

Qualification to practice law in the UK

Job description

Overview

Office requirement: Hybrid with one day per week in office. Employment type: Permanent, Full time.

At GWI we’re looking for a Legal Counsel to play a key role in our Legal team in London. If you’re motivated by making a difference, this could be the start of something extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for commercial contracts at GWI.
• Drive proactive management and execution of contracts, including client contracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
• Lead the contracts management process in collaboration with legal operations and Revenue teams.

What we do

GWI is a consumer research company that provides technology products and services to major clients. We deliver insights via our SaaS platform or API and work with clients and third parties to integrate data into their platforms and workflows.

We operate in a fast-growing environment and value flexibility and adaptability in our work.

What you’ll bring

• Qualification to practice law in the UK with at least 3 years PQE as a commercial/technology lawyer.
• in-house experience (ideally in a high-growth technology company) or in a commercial legal department of a leading law firm.
• Business-first legal mindset: balance risk management with commercial agility to enable pragmatic contracting that supports revenue goals and client relationships.
• Bias for action: proactive in driving details forward and improving legal processes, playbooks, and templates to support scalable growth.
• Communication skills: ability to negotiate and communicate with various stakeholders inside and outside the business.
• Attitude: think big, ask why, and show respect to everyone at all levels. These values are central to our culture.

Interview steps

• Preliminary phone call with the Talent Team (no video required).
• First video interview with the hiring managers.
• Second (final) video interview with the hiring panel, often including a presentation, followed by a values conversation with members of the wider GWI community.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive job satisfaction: meaningful, impactful work with opportunities to influence growth.
• Flexible benefits: generous leave, work-life balance, and remote-friendly options.
• Family-focused flexibility: carer days, enhanced parental leave, health support for your family.
• Professional development: accredited learning programs, career development opportunities, and health programs.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We take DE&I seriously and strive to reflect global diversity in our teams. We’re a Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from disabled candidates and from underrepresented communities.