Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A profitable, fast-growing global enterprise seeks an in-house legal counsel to facilitate expansion into SME and retail markets. The role includes drafting contracts, providing legal consultations, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience and possess a licensed qualification in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in technology and ecommerce.
• Fluent, professional level of English.
• Ability to work remotely in cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft various commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Manage DocuSign workflows for secure e-signatures.
• Participate in meetings to provide legal input and risk assessments.

Skills

Legal and moral integrity

Independence

Flexibility

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Licensed lawyer in jurisdiction

Tools

Jira

DocuSign

Job description

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We are a profitable, fast-growing global entrepreneurial enterprise headquartered in North America but operating in Europe and Asia. Our proprietary platform provides products and solutions to major enterprise level customers and is currently expanding into the SME and retail markets.

We are seeking an in-house legal counsel to partner with us in our expansion and support our global team. This person will report directly to the CFO who manages various administrative functions, in addition to finance.

What you’ll do:

A. Contract Review and Drafting

Review and revise various types of commercial agreements including:

• Impact Program Agreements
• Processor Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Trademark Licensing Agreements
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Purchase Orders and Procurement Agreements
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreements
• Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements
• Amendments and Addenda
• Order Forms
• Terms and Conditions
• Draft legal documents on demand, including:
• Letters of Intent
• Terms and Conditions for Supply
• Memoranda of Understanding (MoU’s)
• Company Policies and Procedures

B. E-signature Support

• Coordinate and manage DocuSign workflows for secure e-signatures.
• Act as liaison between internal teams and insurance providers.
• Coordinate with Insurance providers for insurance policies and certificates.

D. Project Management and Task Tracking

• Maintain and update the Jira board and requests submitted on Jira Board.
• Track document requests, review cycles, contract status, and compliance obligations.

E. Legal Consultation and Risk Advisory

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide legal input on business strategy and operations.
• Offer legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies for commercial initiatives.
• Liaising with local law firms across various operational jurisdictions to ensure coordinated legal support and compliance.
• Ensure governance functions in various jurisdictions are operating smoothly.

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of legal experience; industry agnostic but technology and ecommerce are a plus.
• Licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction
• Ability to be independent, hands on and support stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions and time zones
• High energy, flexibility and ability to work remotely in a dynamic cultural environment
• Fluent, professional level of English is a requirement
• Legal and moral integrity

If you do not meet all the requirements or have experience in each of the required job categories, you are still encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Please provide your salary requirements in your application. Resumes received without salary expectations will not be considered.

Short listed candidates will be invited to complete an assessment through Test Gorilla. This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process. Successful candidates will be invited to a job interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor.