About the company
We're seeking a highly organized and efficient in-house counsel to join our team and manage all legal, HR and administrative work. As the CEO's right-hand person, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that the wheels of our company are in motion.
About the role
The activities that you will carry out during the job are:
- Managing legal and compliance matters, including contract management, intellectual property protection, data privacy (GDPR), and commercial agreements.
- Liaising with external legal counsel on complex matters and managing legal risks.
- Creating and maintaining company policies and operational procedures.
- Designing governance policies and ensuring the organization meets all corporate governance requirements.
- Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that comply with UK employment law and support a remote-first workforce.
- Handling visa and work permit processes for international team members.
- Managing vendor relationships and negotiating service agreements.
- Supporting fundraising activities with drafting and reviewing investment agreements.
- Other legal, HR and administrative activities
Required qualifications
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or qualified solicitor/barrister.
- Proven experience in a legal role
- Experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think in a structured manner and bring clarity to the work.
- Excellent communication and the ability to be a good listener and explain and articulate complex matters concisely and clearly.
- Ability and willingness to learn quickly and adapt to the fast-paced startup environment.
- Positivity, proactivity, and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
Preferred qualifications
- knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Understanding of GDPR, data protection, and corporate compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with intellectual property law and commercial agreements.
- Experience managing remote or distributed teams.
- Knowledge of company secretarial duties and UK corporate governance.
- Experience in technology or AI companies.
- Understanding of venture capital and startup financing.
- Experience with international employment and remote work policies.
If you find this to be an exciting opportunity, please consider applying. We look forward to hearing from you!