Legal Counsel London, England, United Kingdom

Speechmatics is a cutting-edge applied AI Research Company, that is redefining the possibilities of speech recognition technology. We are seeking a Legal Counsel who can bring valuable experience in SaaS, AI and/or US contract law, who can help us navigate this rapidly evolving field. This presents a unique and exciting environment where technology intersects with law, offering the opportunity to shape the legal landscape of groundbreaking innovations. Our dynamic work culture values flexibility, creativity, and excellence, providing a stimulating backdrop for lawyers who thrive on tackling novel legal challenges and making a tangible impact on the business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage and oversee contractual changes, bringing in-house control to these processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, with a strong emphasis on enterprise and SaaS agreements.
• Collaborate closely with external legal counsel to ensure consistency (and leverage expertise when necessary), whilst also automating processes and utilising AI where appropriate, to increase efficiency and reduce spend.
• Work co-operatively with Finance & RevOps to ensure all legal matters are handled efficiently and in accordance with company policies.
• Offer commercial insights and ask the right risk questions to support enterprise contract negotiations.
• Ensure that all contracts and corporate matters are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide expert advice on US legal matters and assist in adapting US legal practices to UK requirements.

Who we are looking for:

• Experienced in managing and drafting contracts, particularly within the SaaS industry.
• Adept at translating commercial points into comprehensive legal language.
• Capable of providing checks and balances to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Commercially minded, with a strong focus on contracts but able to handle corporate matters such as NDAs.
• Flexible in availability, particularly at the end of the quarter when contractual activities peak.
• Well-versed in both UK and US contract law.

What we can offer you:

• No matter what stage of your career you’re at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we’ll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us.
• We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations.
• From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after.
• Every employee will receive a working from home allowance for tech or home office equipment (on top of your choice of laptop and accessories of course).
• Our approach to parental leave is designed to support employees globally.

At Speechmatics, our mission is simple: Understand Every Voice out there. That’s not just about our tech – it’s the heart and soul of who we are. We welcome different experiences, viewpoints, and identities. For us, it’s not just the right thing to do; it’s our catalyst for sparking innovation and creativity. Our teams thrive in an environment that celebrates and supports everyone – no matter their gender, identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity status. But we don’t just open the door to diversity – we actively welcome it. Why? Because we believe every unique voice adds something special to our team, leading us to smarter solutions and a better workplace. So, come as you are and join our Speechling community. We’re building a place where every voice not only gets heard but is also respected and valued.