ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Corporate Counsel reviews and negotiates a wide range of agreements across all companies in the OAG corporate structure, keeping commercial deals moving at pace, with standard agreements currently turned around within a maximum of three days. Reporting to the Director of Legal, you will act as a trusted advisor to the sales organisation and the wider business, striking a sensible, practical balance between legal risk and sound commercial judgement. You will also maintain corporate filings and registrations, support governance and insurance matters, and deputise for the Director of Legal when required. Success looks like contracts that close quickly and safely, clean and timely corporate filings, and commercial teams who are confident in the contracting process.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Own commercial drafting end-to-end: Draft, review and negotiate contracts and amendments across the OAG group, working to fast turnaround targets for standard agreements.
- Negotiate supply chain and manufacturing agreements, and technology partnerships including revenue share and other non-standard commercial models
- Develop and implement legal efficiencies that support and improve contracting processes across the business, including templates, playbooks, guidelines when using AI-assisted contract review tooling. Seek continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility, recommend changes, and manage and lead on commercial or regulatory initiatives to ensure that implementation is successfully achieved
- Deliver regular training on the sales and contract process for regional sales teams, including during onboarding and whenever Regional Sales Directors need it.
- Update Salesforce with agreed custom terms and conditions and help ensure signed agreements reach Legal and are filed in the contract management system.
- Manage, review and submit corporate registrations, ensuring all documentation is submitted on time and without penalties.
- Support broader Legal department generalist work, including corporate governance compliance and insurance.
- Assist the Director of Legal and deputise in their absence as required.
- Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, and the executive team.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Strong commercial transactional experience with enterprises of all sizes, including selling to governmental entities, both domestic and international.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal requirements succinctly and simply to non-legal colleagues.
- The ability to strike a sensible, practical balance between legal risk and sound business judgement.
- A good working knowledge of data protection, AI, privacy and information security.
- Comfort with ambiguity and conflicting priorities, with strong organisational skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Good judgement, attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING THAT WOULD BE GREAT:
- Experience in aviation, travel technology or a data/SaaS business.
- Experience training or enabling commercial teams on contracting processes.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Deal hub or contract lifecycle management systems.
- Prior experience managing or mentoring junior legal colleagues.
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel excited about this role, we’d still love to hear from you.
WE WILL OFFER YOU:
A progressive, non-hierarchical culture where innovation drives everything we build
Flexible working arrangements that allow remote work or office attendance
An attractive compensation and benefits package, including access to a Simplyhealth cash plan to support your everyday health and wellbeing, a company bonus scheme, Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme and enhanced pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, volunteering days and additional day off during your birthday month
Inclusive family benefits designed to support you through parenthood and fertility journeys
Work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 1 month per year
Annual learning and development budget.
OAG is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to perform at their best.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to have an open conversation about how we can support you.
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