Legal Counsel (6 months FTC, Maternity Leave Cover)

Overview

This role involves Legal Counsel support on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract, starting in mid-December. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support global operations by drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on privacy and IP matters, and helping the business navigate a complex multi-jurisdictional legal landscape.

Location: Europe / UK

Responsibilities

• Review and draft commercial contracts, software licence agreements, NDAs, and website terms
• Advise on data privacy obligations with a focus on GDPR, and act as point of contact for an external DPO on EU time zone
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and drafting of share and asset acquisition agreements
• Manage and maintain IP and trademark registrations, including Madrid-based and USPTO registrations, in coordination with WIPO
• Monitor contract compliance and maintain records in the CRM and Google Drive
• Assist the General Counsel with ad hoc legal research across multiple jurisdictions
• Stay current on developments in cybersecurity law affecting software development and sale
• Act as a sounding board for the General Counsel before escalating to external counsel

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Legal Counsel, with a strong track record in commercial contract management
• Legal qualifications obtained in Europe/UK or USA, or equivalent experience within the Europe/UK or USA legal system
• Hands-on in-house experience within a technology or SaaS company
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic, approachable style
• Ability to work flexibly across Europe and USA time zones when required

Preferred Qualifications

No additional preferences were specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible, distributed role with the option to work from anywhere in the world
• Benefits focused on work-life balance and wellbeing, including flexibility around how you work
• Opportunity to work with a global team on a worldwide platform

Location

Europe / UK