Legal Counsel

Atlasedge; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AtlasEdge is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its UK and European Legal team as Legal Counsel. The role focuses on commercial contracting, equity finance and intragroup matters, with collaboration across Finance, Commercial, Real Estate and Operations.

The successful candidate will manage multi-jurisdictional duties, own matters with clear judgement, and provide pragmatic legal guidance to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualificações

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience, gained at a reputable law firm; in-house experience would be advantageous.
• Strong academic record and holder of at least one of the following – law degree, postgraduate legal qualification or recognised professional legal qualification.
• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or equivalent in another jurisdiction; EU qualifications may be useful.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review and progress commercial agreements, including framework agreements, statements of work, purchase agreements and procurement documentation.
• Support customer and supplier projects from instruction through negotiation, approval and execution, identifying and managing material risks.
• Coordinate corporate governance activities across jurisdictions, including approvals, filings, registers and director changes.
• Support Real Estate matters affecting the property portfolio and coordinate with internal/external advisers.
• Provide day-to-day legal support, acting as a point of contact for senior lawyers on complex issues.
• Monitor digital regulations and assess potential impact, advising on practical actions.

Conhecimentos

Organised work style

Strong communication

Project management

Excellent drafting

Sound judgement

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Formação académica

Qualified lawyer

3–5 years PQE

English and Wales qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Legal Counsel role will work as a key part of the AtlasEdge Legal team to ensure that legal services are provided to the Group on a timely and efficient basis. Key Accountabilities, Qualification, Knowledge & Experience requirements are listed below.

The Legal Counsel will be a key member of the AtlasEdge Legal team, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal support across the Group's UK and European operations. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the role will work closely with colleagues in Commercial, Procurement, Operations, Real Estate and Finance to support business growth, manage legal risk and enable the timely delivery of transactions and projects.

The role will have a broad corporate and commercial remit, with particular emphasis on customer and supplier contracting, procurement arrangements, equity finance and intragroup arrangements, operational matters and corporate support. The successful candidate will manage a varied workload across multiple jurisdictions and will be expected to take ownership of matters, exercise sound judgement and communicate legal issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Draft, review and progress commercial agreements, including framework agreements, statements of work, purchase agreements, supply and services agreements, confidentiality agreements and other operational contracts, escalating material issues where appropriate.
• Support customer and supplier projects from initial instruction through negotiation, approval and execution, ensuring that material legal and commercial risks are identified, appropriately escalated and effectively managed.
• Support the Finance team with equity funding processes and intra-group fund movements, including coordinating corporate approvals, documentation, signatures, and closing steps.
• Support the Finance team with KYC requests, working with internal teams and external corporate service providers to gather, verify and deliver information promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate corporate governance activity in multiple jurisdictions, including board and shareholder approvals, statutory filings, registers, powers of attorney and director changes, with support from external providers. Maintain clear oversight of recurring corporate obligations and entity records, anticipate deadlines and drive matters to completion.
• Support the Real Estate team on legal matters affecting the existing property portfolio, including coordinating actions with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Act as an accessible first point of contact for day-to-day legal queries involving senior lawyers on complex or higher-risk matters.
• Monitor relevant digital regulations and work with senior lawyers and business teams to assess its potential impact on AtlasEdge and identify any practical actions required.
• Provide legal assistance in resolving disputes and conflicts with customers and suppliers.
• Improve legal operations by maintaining templates, trackers and guidance, identifying practical process improvements, and helping the Legal team deliver a responsive service to the business.
• Project-manage the legal aspects of material transactions and business initiatives, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisers to achieve delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Monitor relevant legal, regulatory and industry developments and translate them into practical guidance, templates, policies and training for the business and the wider Legal team.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience, gained at a reputable law firm; relevant in-house experience would be advantageous.
• Strong academic record and holder of at least one of the following – law degree, postgraduate legal qualification or recognised professional legal qualification.
• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction.Qualified in another EU jurisdiction (Germany, Spain, Portugal, Austria,Luxembourg) and/or experience working with incorporated companies in these jurisdictions would be useful (but not necessary).

EXPERIENCE:

• Exposure to an international, fast-growing or multi-entity business would be advantageous; experience in digital infrastructure, technology, construction, energy or real estate is welcome but not essential.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and recognising when an issue requires escalation.
• Experience of agreements such as framework agreements, statements of work, purchase agreements, supply and services agreements and procurement documentation
• Experience managing deadlines, approvals, signatures and deliverables across several concurrent matters and jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting corporate governance, company-secretarial, KYC or transaction-management activity, with confidence coordinating inputs from multiple parties.
• Helpful (but not necessary) to have legal experience in real estate, digital regulation, equity finance and dispute management.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Highly organised, dependable and accurate, with the ability to create structure, maintain momentum and drive projects to completion.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of matters and manage several material workstreams concurrently.
• Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to express complex matters accurately, pragmatically and concisely in contracts, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Confident working with multiple different stakeholders, directors and external providers across different functions and jurisdictions.
• Sound judgement and curiosity, including the ability to distinguish routine matters from issues requiring senior input.
• Comfortable using technology, trackers and document-management tools to improve legal processes and visibility.
• Committed to sharing knowledge and contributing actively to Legal team training, departmental meetings and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Fluent written and spoken English; another European language would be advantageous.

AtlasEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.