Legal Counsel

Perspectum Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Oxford is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to manage legal documentation and provide guidance on corporate matters. You will work in a small, collaborative team and need experience in commercial law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to advise on contracts and policies. This role can be full-time or part-time. The company values diversity and offers various benefits to its employees.

Qualifications

• UK qualified legal professional with proven track record.
• Experience advising on corporate and commercial matters.
• Confidence working in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documentation.
• Manage contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on commercial and operational legal matters.
• Build relationships and provide solution-focused guidance.

Skills

Experience in commercial and corporate law

Understanding of corporate and commercial legal matters

Strong background in commercial contracts

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

Are you currently an in-house lawyer looking for a fresh opportunity?

About the Role

This is a varied, hands‑on role in a small, collaborative Legal team where you’ll be trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas and improve how we work. As our Legal Counsel, you will become a known and trusted partner within the business and act as a key point of contact for all legal enquiries, providing an approachable, informative and effective service.

Your main duties will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising legal documentation
• Managing, preparing and updating contracts, policies and procedures
• Advising colleagues at all levels on commercial, contractual and operational matters (including employment law, compliance and risk issues).
• Building trusted relationships across the business and becoming a go-to advisor for practical, solution‑focused guidance.

Please note we would consider individuals on a full time or part time (0.8 FTE) basis.

About You

We are looking for a UK qualified legal professional who has a proven track record in commercial and corporate law. Ideally you will have gained this experience in‑house, but we also welcome applications from those in private practice looking to make the move in‑house.

You must have:

• Experience of advising on a variety of corporate and commercial legal matters
• A commercial mindset with an understanding of how legal issues affect businesses
• Strong background in commercial contracts
• High attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Confidence working independently but enjoy being part of a collaborative, supportive team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Experience with, or an interest in, technology or regulated environments in the UK and US would be highly beneficial but is not essential.

About Us

All our benefits information can be found in the downloadable Benefits document under 'Information' on the right hand side of this screen.

At Perspectum, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritise hiring based on merit, skills, and qualifications, valuing individuals for their unique contributions while ensuring a culture that respects and celebrates differences. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please let our Talent Team know.