Legal Counsel in London

About Us: At Masabi, we’re driving the fare payment revolution, powering the journeys of millions all over the world. We build fare collection platforms that allow riders to seamlessly buy and present tickets for public transport either on their mobile phones, from a ticket machine, or even by tapping their bank card to travel. Our Justride platform is used in over 250 locations globally, including some of the largest cities in the world.

The Role: At Masabi, we're building technology that makes public transport simpler, fairer and more accessible for millions of people. Behind every agency that runs on our platform is a commercial agreement someone had to shape, negotiate and close. As our Legal Counsel, you'll work closely with our General Counsel, leading on our largest and most complex commercial deals. Much of the work follows one opportunity from beginning to end. It starts with major tenders and public procurements, where you'll shape our position on the terms we can work with and the ones worth challenging. From there you'll take the deal through negotiation to signature, with colleagues across the business bringing the commercial and technical detail. Underneath runs the advisory side: data protection and privacy, IP and licensing, and the questions that come with operating across several markets. You'll work directly with our CEO, CFO and CPO, helping them see risk clearly and decide quickly. Legal is a close-knit team, so you'll have genuine influence over how we work. Our biggest markets are the UK and North America, though we work well beyond both, so the jurisdictions and deal types will vary.

Location: This role is available on a remote basis for candidates located anywhere in the UK. Candidates based in London may also work in a hybrid model, with occasional travel to the office.

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on the legal side of major tenders and public procurements, shaping our position on the terms and where we're willing to move.
• Lead the negotiation and close of our largest customer contracts, working with colleagues across the business to settle the commercial, technical and operational detail alongside the legal.
• Carry major opportunities from first look through to a signed contract.
• Draft and negotiate across our full commercial range, including SaaS and licensing, implementation and professional services, NDAs, data processing terms, and partnership and reseller agreements.
• Advise the business on data protection and privacy, IP and licensing, and the commercial questions that come up day to day.
• Work directly with our CEO, CFO and CPO, translating legal risk into commercial choices they can act on.
• Use our AI and agentic tooling as part of how you work, and help shape where Legal takes it next.
• Step in for our General Counsel during periods of leave, or when he's committed elsewhere.

About You: You hold a law degree and a current practising certificate, qualified in the UK, the US, or a Commonwealth jurisdiction such as Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or Canada. Several years in practice since qualifying. You have strong, hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts, particularly SaaS, and have led those negotiations yourself. Communicates with precision, giving you a clear answer to a senior stakeholder without unnecessary detail. You're comfortable across a broad remit, moving between a major negotiation and a smaller advisory question in the same day. Has worked across more than one jurisdiction. You think ahead as well as answering what's in front of you; when the same issue keeps coming back, you'd rather change how it's handled than answer it a third time. Builds trust easily across a business, so people tend to bring you in early rather than once a decision is already made. You're interested in how AI can support legal work, with a clear sense of where judgement stays with you. Trusts your own judgement on risk, and you're comfortable standing by it. You can have the harder conversations with senior people and come out of them on good terms. We don't expect you to tick every box. What matters most is curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to take ownership of your work.

Nice To Have: Public sector procurement experience, particularly in North America. Experience in public transport, mobility, fare collection, payments or another regulated infrastructure environment. Several years in private practice before moving in-house.

AI at Masabi: AI is becoming part of how we work at Masabi. You don’t need professional experience using AI tools, but we’d expect you’ve experimented with them and are curious about how they can help you learn, solve problems, and work more effectively.

Some of Our Benefits: 25 days of holiday per year plus the option to buy another 5 days, pro-rated. Private healthcare via AXA, including pre-existing conditions and mental health. Life insurance. Menopause support. Choice of workstation. The ability to work for up to 3 months per year from any country in the world (certain limitations apply). Pension scheme. Training allowance of up to £1000 per year. £200 annual allowance for any home office need or improvement. Enhanced family leave pay. Cycle to work scheme. Regular social gatherings with a monthly allowance for each employee. A fun and collaborative environment with a focus on making a difference in the world.

Careers at Masabi are for people going places - driven by a mission to make transit fair and accessible for all. We are a network of innovators from all walks of life, passionate about making a difference. At Masabi, we operate with openness and trust, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. Whoever you are, just be yourself. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled and neurodivergent people, and can make adjustments at any stage of the process. You’re also welcome to share your pronouns whenever you feel comfortable. Together, we simplify journeys, remove barriers, and improve daily life for millions.

Why Join Masabi? Driven by Purpose – We believe in journeys made simple. The work isn’t always easy, but the best things never are. Encouraged to Accelerate – Masabi is going places and our people are in the driving seat. Whether you’re taking the direct route or exploring new paths, we support your journey. Advancing with Empathy – We put people first and foster a culture of learning, not blame. No matter your cargo, we share the load. We’re already powering journeys - are you ready to join us?