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Reporting to the General Counsel, the Junior Legal Counsel will provide legal support across the business, with a focus on contract review, compliance, litigation support, and legal research. The role will involve maintaining accurate legal records, preparing documentation, liaising with external counsel, and assisting with regulatory and risk management matters. This is a hands-on role with scope for professional growth in a fast-paced technology environment.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Contracts
* Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements under supervision.
* Monitor contract deadlines and key dates to ensure renewals, amendments, and compliance with obligations.
* Assist in developing and maintaining standard templates, playbooks, and processes to improve efficiency
Compliance & Governance
* Conduct legal research on UK, EU, and international laws relevant to the company’s operations, including data protection, intellectual property, and commercial regulations.
* Support GDPR and UK data protection compliance activities.
* Assist with corporate governance, including board papers, filings, and record-keeping.
Litigation Support
* Provide assistance with disputes, including preparing bundles, managing deadlines, liaising with external counsel, and tracking progress.
* Drafting/writing letters.
* Liaising with the court and external law firms/counsel.
* Completion of Disclosure tasks.
* Ensuring compliance with court deadlines.
Departmental Support
* Maintain organised case files, contract records, and legal correspondence.
* Liaise with internal teams (Sales, HR, Finance, Product) to provide legal guidance under supervision.
* Handle administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the legal department.
Experience
* Experience in the following areas would be an advantage: corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation.
Core Skills
* Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Skilled in negotiation, clear communication, and building effective working relationships at all levels.
* Ability to maintain organised case files, contract records, and legal correspondence to support timely and informed decision-making.
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates a strong work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality work.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
* Adaptable, eager to learn, and receptive to feedback in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
* Collaborative team player who works well across departments and builds trust quickly.
Experience & Qualities
* Knowledge or experience in corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, or commercial litigation, IP Law (advantageous).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Skilled in clear communication, negotiation, and building strong working relationships.
* Strong business awareness and ability to align legal advice with organisational goals.
* High integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales or working towards qualification (SQE, LPC, or CILEX).
* Advocacy or court experience is desirable but not essential.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Software Development
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