Legal Counsel

Pion; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Wellness allowance

Work from home setup allowance

Mental health support

Health cash plan

Work from home setup allowance (£200)

Résumé du poste

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to support commercial contracting and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a strong understanding of English contract law and data protection principles. This role offers a competitive salary and a remote-first working environment with flexible hours and generous benefits, including 30 days annual leave and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate required.
• Strong understanding of English contract law.
• Experience with SaaS or technology-driven environments.
• Interest in commercial contracting and improving in-house processes.
• Solid grasp of data protection in SaaS/tech environments, exposure to information security or ISO frameworks.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, confident communicator, adaptable, proactive and collaborative.

Responsabilités

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support for go-to-market strategies.
• Advise on data protection and compliance.
• Data Protection & Compliance - Advise on data protection in SaaS/advertising tech contracts and support regulatory initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Legal Support - Collaborate with GC and business on governance, IP, employment, and emerging digital regulation.

Connaissances

Commercial contracting

Data protection principles

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

English contract law

Formation

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Description du poste

Overview

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join us.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting - Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including Pion's standard terms and third-party contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite
• Go-to-Market Support - Partner with the Chief Sales Officer and commercial leaders to enable new business growth and brand renewals through effective, commercially sound legal support
• Contract Operations & Training - Maintain and enhance the Commercial Legal Playbook, streamline workflows, and deliver training to teams on contracting principles, negotiation strategies, and risk management
• Data Protection & Compliance - Advise on data protection and privacy provisions within SaaS and advertising technology contracts, and support wider regulatory compliance initiatives
• Cross-Functional Legal Support - Collaborate with the General Counsel and broader business on legal, compliance, and governance matters — including product, IP, employment, and emerging areas such as AI and digital regulation

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate
• Previous in-house experience (including NQ level) is required
• Strong understanding of English contract law and familiarity with international contracting practices, particularly in the United States
• Genuine interest in commercial contracting and business operations, with enthusiasm for improving in-house legal processes and efficiency
• Solid grasp of data protection principles within SaaS or technology-driven environments, ideally with exposure to information security or ISO frameworks
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Clear, confident communicator who is adaptable, proactive, and collaborative, with the curiosity and resilience to navigate ambiguity and deliver pragmatic solutions

Benefits

• Life at Pion.
• 💰 Competitive salary.
• 🌴 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• 🏆 Accredited 'Great Place To Work' company in three categories.
• 🧠 Commitment to personal development and career growth, coaching workshops and progression plans.
• 👩🏽💻Remote-first working environment. This means you’re not obligated to come into the office, you can choose the environment you think you excel best in.
• 📅 Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4:30-6:30pm).
• ❤️ Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.
• 🛍️ Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino’s, Uber and loads more!
• 💻 £200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.

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