At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our legal team to manage corporate contracts and provide strategic legal advice.
- Company: Be part of a rapidly growing company in the quantum computing industry.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience and work with leading scientists on impactful projects.
- Other info: Collaborate with top talent and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by supporting innovation and growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 12-15 years of legal experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Requirements
- Minimum 12-15 years of post-qualification legal experience
- US or UK Law Degree
- Admitted and registered as a solicitor in the UK or to practise in the US (Desirable)
- Excellent research, writing and drafting skills (Desirable)
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) (Desirable)
- Strong organizational skills (Desirable)
- Incisive analytical thinker and a self-starter (Desirable)
- Energetic and dynamic (Desirable)
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team (Desirable)
- Ability to work under tight timeframes (Desirable)
- Company secretarial experience (Desirable)
- Experience of working in scientific, software engineering or computer science industries
What the job involves
We are looking for a Senior Counsel to join Quantinuum’s legal team on a temporary basis. Our company is in a period of significant growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to play a vital role in managing corporate contracts and legal activities for the company. The Senior Counsel is an important role in the business that will be based in London or Cambridge. You will be working closely with the legal team, to manage corporate contracts and transactional activities.
Among key areas, the role will focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, technology licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, scientific research and collaboration agreements, trademark branding and marketing agreements, employment contracts, as well as providing support on various compliance functions, including in relation to technology control, import and export laws, data protection and regulations. In addition, you will develop and codify policies and standard operating procedures, and support in their rollout and related training.
We have many leading scientists working for us developing products which will have a significant impact on everyday life in the future. Your legal expertise will enable our teams and the company to be successful.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS, scientific research and collaboration agreements, branding and marketing contracts, employment agreements, and other corporate transactions.
Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders across commercial, technical, scientific, and operational teams, enabling the company’s growth and innovation strategy.
Partner closely with the wider legal team to manage corporate legal activities and transactional workflows across multiple jurisdictions.
Support compliance programmes relating to technology controls, import/export regulations, data protection, and other applicable regulatory frameworks, ensuring legal and operational risks are effectively managed.
Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, templates, and standard operating procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management across the business.
Deliver legal training and guidance to internal teams to support awareness of contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, scientists, product teams, HR, and commercial functions to provide timely and strategic legal input on new initiatives and partnerships.
Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes, improve contract lifecycle management, and support scalable legal operations during a period of significant company growth.
Support brand protection activities, including trademark-related matters and marketing/legal reviews.
Assist with corporate governance, risk mitigation, and broader legal projects as required. Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry.
Senior Counsel (Commercial Contracts, 6 Months Temporary/Fixed Term Contract) employer: Quantinuum
Quantinuum is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London or Cambridge, where innovation meets legal expertise. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities to engage with leading scientists and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing. Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork and encourages autonomy, ensuring that your contributions are valued as we navigate a period of significant growth together.
