Legal Counsel & Collections Executive

Oddwork Sweden AB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail innovation group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel & Collections Executive in London. This role entails overseeing legal operations, compliance, and collections processes, with a focus on contract law and financial flow management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in legal counsel and be familiar with UK, EU, and US legal frameworks. A proactive approach and skills in tools like Xero and Google Sheets are essential. The position offers a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in legal counsel, commercial contracts or debt recovery.
• Strong understanding of UK, EU, and US legal frameworks.
• Experience supporting business development teams with legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s sole legal counsel for strategic guidance.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents such as NDAs and contracts.
• Manage collections and debt recovery processes.

Skills

Legal counsel

Contract negotiation

Debt management

Compliance

Problem solving

Education

Law degree

Tools

Xero

Google Sheets

Monday.com

Job description

Overview

Smartech Retail Group is a global destination for innovation, delivering immersive retail experiences across concept stores worldwide. We showcase the latest in gaming, e-mobility, and cutting-edge technology, giving customers a hands-on experience of the future. In partnership with Oddwork, we’re looking for a proactive Legal Counsel & Collections Executive to take ownership of our legal operations, compliance and collections processes, and help build the legal and operational foundations that support our continued global growth.

Role

As Legal Counsel & Collections Executive

This is not a single-track role; it blends legal expertise, financial acumen and operational support. As our sole in-house legal expert, you’ll oversee contract law, compliance, cross-border regulations and legal disputes. You’ll also own our collections and receivables processes, ensuring timely payments and strong financial flow. You’ll work closely with our Business Development team, providing the legal and operational backbone that keeps our brand relationships smooth, structured, and scalable.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the company’s sole legal counsel, providing strategic guidance on contracts, compliance and cross-border legal matters

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of legal documents, including NDAs, brand agreements and service contracts

• Managing all aspects of collections and debt recovery, including invoicing, tracking outstanding payments and liaising with stakeholders

• Supporting the Business Development team with contract negotiation points, legal templates and onboarding documentation

• Leading improvements in debtor management, payment systems and operational efficiency across legal and financial functions

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure risk mitigation, policy adherence and scalable legal operations

• Maintaining and optimising internal systems such as Xero, Monday.com and Google Sheets to streamline brand income tracking and compliance workflows

About you

You’re a sharp legal mind with a commercial edge, equal parts strategist, problem solver and operator. With experience in legal counsel, contract negotiation or debt management, you know how to balance legal precision with business pragmatism. You move confidently between legal frameworks in the UK, EU and US, and you’re not afraid to take ownership, drive decisions and challenge the status quo. Analytical yet hands-on, you thrive in fast-paced environments where structure meets scale. Whether it’s drafting a watertight agreement, navigating a compliance issue or chasing down a late payment, you do it with confidence, clarity and a steady hand.

• You hold a law degree and have at least 5 years’ experience within legal counsel, commercial contracts or debt recovery

• You have a strong track record of managing commercial agreements, legal disputes and compliance matters, backed by solid knowledge of UK, EU and US legal frameworks.

• You’re confident working independently and thrive in hybrid roles that combine legal, finance and operational support

• You’re structured, strategic and proactive, with a hands-on approach to solving legal and financial challenges

• You bring experience in supporting business development teams with legal advice and scalable process improvements

• You’re comfortable using tools like Xero, Google Sheets and Monday.com to track, manage and streamline operations

About Smartech Retail Group

Headquartered in London, Smartech Retail Group operates experience-first concept stores in prestigious locations worldwide. We curate innovations in tech, gaming, e-mobility and lifestyle, delivering hands-on experiences that surprise and inspire. START: Immediate start preferred, with latest start in mid-February. LOCATION: London HQ. CONTRACT: Full time. LAST APPLICATION DATE: 2026-02-15 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis). SALARY RANGE: £38,000 – £40,000.

How to apply

CONTACT: Recruiter Jessica Andersson. Email: [e-mail] (contact for questions regarding the position, not applications).