Legal Counsel

Fifth Dimension; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Dimension, an international AI automation startup focused on streamlining document-heavy workflows for the real estate sector, is seeking a Legal Counsel to build and lead its internal legal function in London. You will establish contractual infrastructure and risk frameworks to scale through Series B, handling commercial contracts, compliance, and corporate/employment law.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with 3–6 PQE, experience in SaaS/B2B tech, and knowledge of UK GDPR with ISO

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–6 years PQE.
• Significant SaaS or B2B tech experience, in-house or private practice.
• Experience with US legal matters and international jurisdictional structures.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and practical ISO 27001/SOC 2 experience.
• Proficiency in AI literacy and integration of AI tools into legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead internal legal function from the ground up.
• Establish contractual infrastructure and risk frameworks to support growth.
• Manage commercial contract management, compliance, and corporate/employment law.
• Oversee data protection including UK GDPR and US privacy laws.
• Provide strategic advice on intellectual property and employment matters.

Skills

US experience

AI literacy

UK GDPR knowledge

SaaS or B2B tech experience

Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001/SOC 2

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Fifth Dimension

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London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–6 years PQE; US experience; SaaS or B2B tech experience (in-house or private practice); working knowledge of UK GDPR and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001 / SOC 2 preferred); AI literacy.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel at Fifth Dimension

Category: Jobs

Organiser: Fifth Dimension

Description: Fifth Dimension is an international AI automation startup that specializes in streamlining document-heavy workflows for the real estate sector. The organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to build and lead its internal legal function from the ground up, establishing the contractual infrastructure and risk frameworks necessary to support the business through its Series B funding stage. The role is divided across three key areas: commercial contract management, compliance, and corporate/employment law. The successful candidate will manage the full lifecycle of enterprise customer agreements, oversee data protection functions (including UK GDPR and US privacy laws), and provide strategic advice on intellectual property and employment matters. This position is designed for a proactive professional who can enable business growth while maintaining a robust compliance posture.

Eligibility:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–6 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Significant experience in SaaS or B2B tech, either in-house or within a commercial law firm.
• Demonstrated experience with US legal matters and international jurisdictional structures.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and practical experience with compliance certifications such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2.
• Proficiency in AI literacy and the integration of AI tools into legal workflows.

Deadline: Not specified

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Fees: None

Contact Information: Not specified