Junior Legal Counsel

Our client is a PE backed leading global information provider in the agrifood commodity market operating across multiple jurisdictions.

They are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel at the NQ level to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role you will support the legal function and the wider business, providing commercial contract advice while assisting with a range of legal, corporate governance, and regulatory matters, including sanctions, disputes and intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Negotiation and Review: You will negotiate on B2B commercial contracts in a time sensitive environment, particularly within SaaS, technology and data licensing.
2. Regulatory and Compliance support: Advise on privacy, sanctions, disputes and intellectual property matters.
3. Policy and Governance: Develop and implement company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
4. Due Diligence and M&A: Assist with due diligence and transactions during mergers and acquisitions.
5. Legal Tech Implementation: Support the adoption of legal technology solutions to enhance efficiency.
6. Legal Research and External Liaison: Conduct legal research across international jurisdictions and liaise with external law firms when necessary.

About You:

1. A legal professional who has achieved their solicitors qualification (Previous In-House experience is preferable).
2. Experience in contract negotiation, particularly in SaaS, tech or data licensing.
3. Experience negotiating international contracts with suppliers and customers.
4. Some experience with intellectual property, privacy, disputes and regulatory issues.
5. Pragmatic and commercially minded with your approach to legal problem solving.
6. Strong attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have:

1. Pre-qualification experience in a tech company.

What’s in it for You:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. An opportunity to be part of an ambitious and growing international company.
3. Enjoy a fully remote role, with flexibility to work from home (London travel required 2-4 times a month).
4. Opportunity for occasional travel to the US office.

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