At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal guidance on contracts, partnerships, and intellectual property in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Company: OQC is pioneering quantum computing with bold innovation and significant funding.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a team that's transforming quantum computing into a commercial reality.
- Why this job: Join a groundbreaking company and shape the future of technology through legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor in England with a passion for technology and commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round – the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.
As Legal Counsel, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling OQC’s growth by providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal guidance across the business. Working at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology, intellectual property, and commercial innovation, you'll help shape the legal frameworks that support our global ambitions while protecting the value of our technology and business.
The Role
- You’ll act as a trusted legal partner to teams across OQC, supporting everything from complex commercial contracts and technology partnerships to intellectual property, privacy, governance, and regulatory matters.
- You’ll thrive in a fast‑moving environment, balancing legal risk with commercial opportunity while helping the business scale effectively.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Leading the drafting, negotiation and management of complex commercial, technology, customer, supplier and partnership agreements.
- Advising on intellectual property ownership, licensing, collaboration and commercialisation strategies to maximise the value of OQC's innovations.
- Supporting contracts and partnerships relating to quantum computing platforms, cloud services, software licensing and emerging technologies.
- Providing practical legal guidance on privacy, data protection, export controls, sanctions and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting strategic initiatives including fundraising activities, corporate governance matters and key business transactions.
- Developing scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks and policies that improve efficiency and reduce organisational risk.
- Building strong relationships across the business, delivering commercially focused advice and legal training to technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor in England
Legal Counsel employer: Oxford Quantum Circuits
At OQC, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of quantum computing innovation, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. As a Legal Counsel, you will not only contribute to groundbreaking technology but also enjoy a culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. With our recent significant funding success, we are poised for rapid expansion, making this an exciting time to join a company that values your expertise and encourages you to shape the future of technology.
