Legal Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

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Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Entrust is looking for an experienced and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our customer-focused legal team in London, UK. As a key member of our global legal team, you will support the sales and growth of Entrust across EMEA and APAC regions, with a focus on the recently-acquired Onfido identity verification business. Your role involves possessing strong communication and analytical skills, superior business sense, and the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. You will work with senior management to close strategic sales transactions with key customers and collaborate with product teams developing contract templates for new solutions.

This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while partnering with diverse teams to support the sale of cutting-edge AI-powered digital identity solutions. The specific areas of focus and responsibilities will change based on company priorities, new legal issues and the competitive ecosystem. If you’re passionate about providing great client service for a dynamic technology company, we’d love to have you on board!

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts in support of the Entrust business segments, primarily digital identity solutions, including software and cloud-based agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, data protection agreements and other technology related agreements in line with corporate policies and risk tolerance; advise executive management on deal risk reviews.

• Review and advise the business on complex and high value government and private tenders and provide legal support to the business in responding to RFPs, RFQs.

• Provide legal support and guidance to the global organization on a broad range of other transactional, regulatory, compliance and ad-hoc matters as required.

• Lead legal team priority projects as may be assigned from time to time while effectively collaborating with other business and legal colleagues.

• Collaborate with internal clients at all levels to effectively minimize legal risk to the business while supporting and assisting in the achievement of the company’s business and strategic objectives.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s business and business practices in order to best serve the business.

• Maintain high visibility within the business and gain the trust of senior management.

• Work in collaboration with other in-house attorneys located globally and outside counsel.

• Professional Background: LLB (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; an LLM is a plus. Must be authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

• Work Authorization: Must have unrestricted work authorization and be willing to travel domestically and internationally.

• Experience: Minimum five years’ of relevant post qualified experience, with at least 3 years in an in-house corporate environment.

• Language Skills: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, Dutch, or German is a significant advantage.

• Commercial Acumen: Proven experience in interpreting, drafting and negotiating complex software and cloud/managed services technology agreements across multiple jurisdictions throughout EMEA and APAC.

• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to think strategically and give practical and business-oriented advice.

• Time Management: Superior prioritization skills to efficiently manage a large volume and variety of commercial transactions in a fast-paced global environment.

• Flexibility: Approachable, adaptable and comfortable dealing with uncertain and ambiguous situations, with a creative problem solving mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid Work Arrangement: Please note this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in our London office.

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At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

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Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter: Claudia Vernon, Claudia.Vernon@entrust.com