We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and take responsibility for Yoto's corporate work and commercial contracts, from corporate transactions and governance to content and partner deals. About YotoYoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; We're on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it! Yoto's Legal TeamBehind every Yoto card is a web of partnerships, licences and promises to families, and our Legal team helps make sure they all hold together. You'll join a small, close-knit team made up of our COO/Chief Legal Officer, Head of Legal and Legal Counsel. We sit right at the heart of the business: partnering with Content, Finance, Product, Growth and Operations, and supporting any Legal work with the Board. As Yoto keeps growing, we're building the corporate and commercial foundations that let the rest of the company move quickly and confidently. You'll join at an exciting time, with plenty of meaty work and room to shape how Legal works. Supporting corporate matters, such as running due diligence, drafting and reviewing corporate documents and project management as needed. Leading the review of a broad portfolio of commercial contracts end-to-end, from drafting and negotiating through to signature. That includes content and IP licensing deals with publishers, music labels and brand partners, as well as Saas, procurement, technology, manufacturing/supply chain and marketing agreements. Developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks and processes, and using tools (including AI) to streamline and automate how Legal works so the whole company can move faster. Training internal teams on contracts, approvals and legal best practice so they can confidently handle the everyday questions themselvesPicking up ad-hoc legal projects across the business as Yoto grows, including product counselling on consumer law, AI, data protection and IP and giving practical, commercially minded advice. Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent, with the right to work in the UK), with around 3 - 6 years' post-qualification experience in-house or at a leading law firm. Strong experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, with the judgement to know where to hold firm and where to be pragmatic. At Yoto, we use AI to help us move faster and reduce manual work so we can focus our time on creativity, problem-solving and impact. AI should help us move faster, not change what makes working here great. What you can expect from Yoto: Flexibility: Hybrid working - At least1 day a week on average in our central London office. Take advantage of our 'work from anywhere' policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August. Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to to 4% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme. Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles. Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical. Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children. A Book Allowance of up to 50 a year to contribute to your professional development. We're also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet. All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.
Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht in London employer: Yoto
Yoto is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions directly impact the experiences of millions of families. With a focus on employee growth, Yoto offers opportunities for professional development and encourages creativity in building high-quality features for their app. Located in a vibrant environment, working at Yoto means being part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives through technology.
