Job vacancy - Legal & Compliance Officer
Position: Legal & Compliance Officer
Reference: DHacs1844
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Dependent on experience
Legal & Compliance Officer
Location: UK (Cambridgeshire area)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Commercial
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and commercially minded Legal & Compliance Officer to join a growing, technology-focused organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of law, business, and innovation.
You will play a key role in supporting legal, regulatory, and compliance activities across the business, ensuring strong governance, managing risk, and maintaining compliance across international operations. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, this position offers a broad and varied workload.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
1. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, confidentiality, licensing, and consultancy contracts
2. Manage the full contract lifecycle and maintain accurate records
3. Support commercial teams with negotiations and risk assessment
Compliance & Regulatory
4. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection (GDPR), export controls, and corporate governance requirements
5. Develop and implement internal compliance policies and procedures
6. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and compliance monitoring
7. Deliver training and guidance to employees
Legal Risk & Advisory
8. Provide practical, business-focused legal advice across the organisation
9. Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks
10. Support dispute resolution and litigation where required
11. Promote a culture of ethical conduct and compliance
HR & Employment Law
12. Advise on employment law matters including contracts, policies, and employee relations issues
13. Support disciplinary and grievance processes
14. Ensure HR practices remain legally compliant
Intellectual Property
15. Assist in managing and protecting intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
16. Liaise with external advisors on filings and IP strategy
External Counsel
17. Manage relationships with external legal advisors
18. Coordinate legal support and ensure cost-effective use of services
About You
Essential
19. 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance, or regulatory environments
20. Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
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