Legal Counsel | High‑Growth AI SaaS | London (Hybrid)
A fast-scaling AI SaaS business is hiring its first in‑house Legal Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up, including the contractual infrastructure, compliance posture, and risk framework that supports every major commercial and operational decision between now and Series B.
This is a genuinely hands-on, commercial role — owning enterprise SaaS contracts end to end, shaping the compliance framework, and acting as a true business enabler rather than a blocker.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading negotiations on MSAs, DPAs, NDAs and enterprise customer contracts
* Owning data protection and security compliance with senior stakeholders
* Handling employment, IP and corporate matters as the business scales internationally
* Supporting leadership and board-level decision making with clear, pragmatic advice
The ideal candidate will be:
* UK qualified solicitor (ideally c. 3–6 PQE)
* Strong SaaS / B2B tech experience (in‑house or from a commercial firm)
* Commercial, fast-moving, low-ego approach to risk
* Comfortable using AI tools as part of your legal workflow
Nice-to-haves:
* Experience with multi-jurisdictional structures (UK parent, US / Singapore subsidiaries)
* Exposure to EIS/SEIS, investor rights agreements, or post-Series A governance
* Proptech, real estate, or financial services sector experience
* Previous experience supporting a fundraise or regulatory due diligence process
Why it’s interesting
* Build the legal function from scratch
* Real influence in a product‑led AI business
* Flexible hybrid working (London)