Senior Legal Counsel

Bolt; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in London seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and support compliance in the UK transportation sector. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with expertise in UK commercial and regulatory law, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in fast-paced environments. This role offers a rewarding salary, stock options, and wellness perks in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Stock options

Wellness perks

Paid sabbatical after 5 years

Annual company events

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK commercial, regulatory or employment law.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on product and compliance.
• Support the development of new services by ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead and manage group litigation including disputes and regulatory investigations.

Skills

UK commercial law

Regulatory law

Dispute resolution

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel (maternity cover) based in London.

About Us

With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!

About The Role

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide support to our markets in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

In addition to excellent legal skills, this person will thrive in an international business working environment in which Bolt is building the future of mobility. It’s an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the future!

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on product, commercial, regulatory, corporate and employment issues specific to the UK transportation and ride-hailing industry ensuring compliance with local legislation, and operate with a high degree of autonomy in managing and resolving complex legal issues and projects, demonstrating advanced expertise and ownership.
• Support the development and launch of new services, features and commercial models by advising on regulatory compliance and legal structuring, and monitor and stay up-to-date with legislative changes and gig economy trends in the UK, anticipating potential risks and advising the business on appropriate responses.
• Lead and manage material group litigation including employment tribunal claims, commercial disputes, and regulatory investigations by unions and regulators, and must have evidence of identifying emerging risks early, advising internal stakeholders, and implementing strategies to prevent escalation.
• Adapt to changes in assigned markets and/or specific projects, as deemed necessary by the direct manager, based on Bolt’s growth and evolving team workloads, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Tax, Regulatory, Privacy, and other teams, to provide cohesive legal and compliance advice.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, and partnership agreements as well as drafting and amending Terms and Conditions, and serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, including product, business, finance, and marketing teams, ensuring alignment with business goals while mitigating legal risks.

About you

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), with a strong background in UK commercial, regulatory or employment law, ideally within the technology or gig-economy sectors; experience in dispute resolution is a strong plus.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments (tech, platform or regulated services experience a big plus), ideally in-house.
• Comfortable providing clear, practical legal advice to non-lawyers, demonstrating excellent judgement, drafting, and communication skills with a focus on practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Able to balance risk and commercial realities and act as a true business partner to stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships across diverse teams.
• Experience in dispute resolution is considered a strong plus.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

Why you’ll love it here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
• Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.
• Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.