Junior Legal Counsel
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Compensation: Up to £65,000
Our client is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join its London-based team. This is a broad in-house role, ideal for a newly qualified solicitor looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic scale-up environment. You will support a wide range of legal, commercial, and compliance matters as part of a small legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including vendor agreements, NDAs, and commercial partnerships.
* Provide legal guidance across departments such as product, marketing, operations, and customer service.
* Support equity-related matters, including growth and share option schemes.
* Work alongside compliance and DPO teams to ensure adherence to financial and data protection regulations.
* Monitor legal risks, help manage complaints, claims, and potential disputes.
* Review technology-related agreements such as SaaS and software licensing contracts.
* Partner with teams including product, engineering, and business development to align legal input with operational goals.
* Provide legal input for ESG-related initiatives and sustainability strategies.
Requirements:
* England & Wales qualified solicitor (NQ–2 years PQE)
* Sound understanding of commercial law, corporate governance, and data protection
* Proactive and commercially aware, with excellent drafting skills
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* Fluency in English; additional languages a plus
* Interest in AI tools and legal tech is an advantage
What’s on Offer:
* 30 days annual leave + public holidays
* Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
* Participation in a growth share scheme
* Salary sacrifice pension plan
* Quarterly career planning meetings
* Supportive, forward-thinking culture focused on wellbeing and continuous development
* Exposure to legal tech, AI tools, and ESG strategy