Senior Counsel, SaaS — Build In‑House Legal & Growth

Vortexa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a part-time Senior Counsel to establish their in-house legal function. In this pivotal role, you will oversee corporate governance, advise on legal matters, and optimize legal operations in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with a strong background in tech businesses and excellent communication skills. Flexibility in working arrangements is offered.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Global volunteering policy

Equity options for all staff

Qualifications

• Several years post-qualification experience in tech businesses.
• Experience in a private equity-backed company is desirable.
• Comfortable explaining complex legal issues concisely.

Responsibilities

• Establish and build the in-house legal function.
• Introduce and optimize legal operations.
• Advise on open-source usage and IPR issues.
• Lead on contract drafting for business partnerships.
• Act as point of contact for employee legal queries.

Skills

Proven track record in advising on commercial agreements

Qualified solicitor with post-qualification experience

Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional legal environments

Confident communicator

Ability to work in an ambiguous environment

Education

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading energy technology company is seeking a part-time Senior Counsel to establish their in-house legal function. In this pivotal role, you will oversee corporate governance, advise on legal matters, and optimize legal operations in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with a strong background in tech businesses and excellent communication skills. Flexibility in working arrangements is offered.