In-House Lawyer in Oxford

VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience, facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals. You’ve probably already seen us in action - we’re trusted by Tesco, Asda, Dunelm, and Iceland, just to name a few. With over 250,000 users across more than 10,000 locations in 21+ countries, and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for, join us on our journey!

The closing date for this role is 4th January. We’ll review all applications after this date and get back to candidates as soon as possible.

Role Overview

As our In-House Lawyer, you’ll provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice that helps teams move quickly while managing risk in the right way. Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll own the end-to-end lifecycle of VoCoVo’s commercial contracts, supporting both customer and supplier agreements. You’ll work closely with Sales, Finance, IT, Product, and Operations to unblock deals, strengthen governance, and continuously improve how we contract as a scaling technology business. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys variety, collaboration, and being close to the business — from negotiating SaaS agreements to supporting procurement and improving legal processes that enable growth.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK.

What we’re looking for

• We’re looking for a pragmatic, solutions-driven lawyer who understands how to balance legal risk with commercial reality.
• You’ll be confident working directly with stakeholders across the business, translating legal complexity into clear, actionable advice.
• You’re organised, calm under pressure, and motivated by helping teams do their best work — especially during busy deal cycles.
• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) in commercial or technology law (in-house or private practice).
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating B2B contracts (SaaS, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, supplier agreements).
• Solid understanding of commercial risk, liability frameworks, and contract governance.
• Familiarity with data protection, information security, and confidentiality provisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience with CLM systems and contract metadata management.
• Working knowledge of GDPR, ISO, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to enterprise customer contracting.
• Experience in a technology, SaaS, or telecoms business.
• Interest in process improvement, playbooks, and legal enablement.

What you’ll do

• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on commercial and procurement matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate customer, partner, and supplier contracts.
• Maintain and evolve contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries.
• Support scalable procurement and contract governance processes.
• Ensure contracts meet company policy, data protection, and security requirements.
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, IT, Product, Security, and Operations to resolve issues quickly.
• Support rollout and adoption of the CLM system, including renewal tracking.
• Deliver internal training and self-serve enablement for non-legal teams.
• Support the General Counsel with broader legal and compliance initiatives as VoCoVo scales.

Salary range: £55,000 - £65,000 per year

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service).
• Option to buy or sell 5 days holiday each year.
• Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Electric car green salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package.
• Child Care Scheme.
• Company organised events.
• Pension (Royal London Group) 5% employer contribution matched.
• Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, monitor and headphones.

Diversity and Inclusion

At VoCoVo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment is to create an environment that champions equity, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring all team members can flourish. Join us in shaping the future together.

We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process, so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Company Values

Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

• VALUED - Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy, and operate with honesty and integrity.
• ONE TEAM - Collaboration of all for VoCoVo’s happiness and success.
• INNOVATION - Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe.
• CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Our customers love VoCoVo at every level, every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations.
• EMPOWERED - Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape.

If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now!