At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on legal matters, negotiate contracts, and develop legal strategies for a tech company.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the legal landscape of cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: UK or US qualified with experience in commercial agreements and technology sectors.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
- Advise company management on complex matters across contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal areas, delivering concise, clear guidance on risk and the practical path forward.
- Structure, review, and negotiate the full range of commercial agreements that support Orbital’s operations — master service agreements, sales orders, change orders, commercial lease documents, vendor and supply contracts, and more.
Delivery is central to this role: turning matters around cleanly and on time is part of the job.
- Support corporate governance and foundational legal matters, including employment law and market finance, and develop contract procedures and templates that improve how the business operates.
- Advising on hiring, termination, workplace policies and employment related issues.
- Advising the execs on legal matters, preparing board materials, supporting due diligence, maintaining corporate records, advising on fiduciary duties, and helping with matters like entity management and corporate structuring.
- Develop and execute our IP strategy, directing external counsel where appropriate while retaining ownership of the strategy.
- Build the legal infrastructure.
Review all existing contracts and arrangements.
Design and implement robust, scalable contract procedures, templates and workflows that let Orbital move faster as it grows.
Requirements
- UK or US qualified. US commercial experience is a strong plus; a bar admission isn't required.
- Leading law firm background preferred. Exceptional in-house candidates from top-tier technology companies will also be considered.
- Proven track record structuring, negotiating, and closing complex technology and commercial transactions.
- Technology sector experience preferred including but not limited to Hardware, data centers, AI or mission critical industries.
A science background or IP experience is useful but not essential.
- The judgment and confidence to own decisions and work independently - comfortable setting direction, not waiting for it.
- Clear, direct communication. You can make complex legal concepts land with engineers, executives, and commercial teams alike.
- Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex commercial agreements while providing clear legal guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
Proven ability to develop and implement effective legal strategies and contract procedures that support business operations in the technology sector.
- Highest-signal resume keywords
- Commercial Agreement Negotiation
- Corporate Governance
- IP Strategy Development
- Technology Sector Experience
- Clear Communication
- Hard Skills
- Contract Review
- Legal Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Employment Law
- Due Diligence
- Entity Management
- Fiduciary Duties
- Contract Procedures
- Negotiation
- Commercial Transactions
- Soft Skills
- Independent Decision-Making
- Direct Communication
- Judgment
- Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
- UK or US Qualified
- Industry Keywords
- Technology Sector
- Commercial Agreements
- Master Service Agreements
- Vendor Contracts
- Data Centers
- AI
- Mission Critical Industries
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Associate General Counsel in London employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
