IT Legal Counsel

Intellectsoft; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their Legal Department. Responsibilities include conducting contract reviews, evaluating compliance with regulatory standards, and providing legal support for daily operations. The ideal candidate has higher legal education, 2–3 years of experience, and knowledge of Ukrainian Law. Benefits include flexible hours, career growth opportunities, and various team-building activities.

Benefits

Udemy courses of your choice

Team-building events

Workshops and trainings

Clear career path

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred.
• Practical experience in contract review and corporate law.
• Ability to draft standard contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews to protect business interests.
• Evaluate contract risks to meet regulatory standards.
• Provide legal support for daily operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Ukrainian Law

Contract review

Compliance principles

Strong organizational skills

English - Upper-Intermediate

Communication and collaboration skills

Education

Higher legal education

Job description

Intellectsoft is a software development company delivering innovative solutions since 2007. We operate across North America, Latin America, the Nordic region, the UK, and Europe. We specialize in industries like Fintech, Healthcare, EdTech, Construction, Hospitality, and more, partnering with startups, mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies to drive innovation and scalability. Our clients include Jaguar Motors, Universal Pictures, Harley-Davidson, and many more where our teams are making daily impact. Learn more at www.intellectsoft.net/

We are looking for a Legal counsel to join and support the Legal Department within the international group by assisting with client and vendor contract reviews, corporate maintenance, document administration, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Qualifications

• Higher legal education.
• Knowledge of Ukrainian Law
• 2–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department (preferably within an international group, IT, or similar business environment).
• Practical experience in contract review and/or corporate law. Basic understanding of compliance principles (KYC, sanctions, GDPR).
• Ability to review and draft standard contracts.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Capacity to work across multiple jurisdictions and priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
• English - Upper-Intermediate and higher.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews to protect business interests and ensure compliance with relevant jurisdictions such as the UK, EU, and USA.
• Evaluate contract risks and verify that agreements meet regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Provide efficient legal support for daily operations, including structuring and managing international transactions.
• Review and update contract templates to align with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with other legal matters related to corporate and contracts when needed. Oversee the internal approval process for vendor documentation.
• Help prepare and update corporate documents, such as resolutions, PoAs, and statutory forms, and maintain corporate registers.

Benefits

• Udemy courses of your choice
• Team-buildings, events, marathons & charity activities to connect and recharge
• Workshops, trainings, expert knowledge-sharing that keep you growing
• Clear career path
• Absence days for work-life balance
• Flexible hours & work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day your way