Legal Counsel (IP and Commercial)

MatNex; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech firm in London seeks an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to lead legal functions supporting rapid growth. The role emphasizes commercial and IP law, requiring collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and clarity across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates have experience in scaling businesses and exposure to multiple legal fields. Competitive benefits include stock options, flexible holidays, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Stock Options

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning and growth

Qualifications

• Worked with or in scaling business or team, particularly deep-tech or manufacturing industries.
• Experience working across a number of geographies outside of the UK—particularly the US and APAC.
• Exposure to a broad range of legal areas including commercial, IP, and corporate.
• Trained and worked in a large reputable law firm.
• Direct experience supporting commercial and scientific teams with practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all legal matters across the company.
• Focus on commercial and IP law.
• Work closely with external counsel on other legal matters.
• Collaborate with commercial, science, and fundraising teams.

Skills

Commercial law

IP law

Corporate law

Solution-oriented legal advice

Job description

Company Description

At MatNex, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility in science and technology, starting with the materials that make them. We are a diverse team united by ambition, curiosity, and a shared mission to build a new world from the atom up.

Job Description

We are looking for an in‑house Legal Counsel to join our growing team and build the legal function that will support our next stage of growth. Though you will take ownership of all legal matters across the company, the main focus of this role will be commercial and IP law; you will work closely with our external counsel on other matters.

You will work closely with our commercial, science and fundraising teams to ensure we operate with clarity, confidence, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will also play a key role in empowering our teams to navigate and negotiate legal matters independently as we scale globally.

We are growing rapidly—this is an exciting opportunity to join us on our journey, working across a number of cutting‑edge industries and to grow with the company as we scale.

Qualifications

• Worked with or in scaling business or team, particularly deep‑tech or manufacturing industries
• Experience working across a number of geographies outside of the UK—particularly the US and APAC
• Exposure to a broad range of legal areas including commercial, IP, and corporate
• Trained and worked in a large reputable law firm
• Direct experience supporting commercial and scientific teams with practical, solution‑oriented legal advice

Benefits of working for us

• Stock Options: We value our employees and you to share in the success of the company. You will be a vested partner in our future achievements.
• Shape the company's future: Joining us at this early‑stage presents a unique opportunity to shape the direction of the company and have a meaningful impact as we continue to grow.
• Future security: We are VC backed, this stability provides you with confidence and assurance in your contribution to the business.
• Flexible holidays: 33 days holiday/year which can be used on UK public holidays or one more convenient days for you.
• Your birthday day off: Enjoy a well‑deserved day off to celebrate and recharge.
• Flexible work arrangements: The team work face to face on an average 3 days per week in our London office. Flexible working times can also be arranged.
• Continuous learning and growth: We’re pioneers in our field, so you’ll be encouraged to expand your knowledge and skills in new areas too.

Materials Nexus actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Research suggests women only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria. Our hiring data shows female applicants were 3 times more likely to proceed to first round interviews than male applicants. We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you are an exact fit to the spec as we are excited by diversity of experience and above all passion to make a difference.