In-House Legal Counsel - Tech

We now have an excellent opportunity for an independent, driven candidate to own the legal function as our In-house Counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Support the sales and customer success teams (NDA's, GDPR and crucially the closing of MSA's)

- Manage the contracting process from engagement, through negotiation to a successful close

- Take ownership of the maintenance and improvement of contract management processes and systems

Candidate Skills and Experience:

- 3-5 years experience in the corporate department of a leading city or regional firm or comparable

- Strong technical knowledge of the legal framework of a corporate transaction

- Experience with data privacy rules (Data Processing Agreements)

- Experienced in leading client-facing contract negotiations

- Excellent oral and written communication and drafting skills.

- Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail

- Qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials specialising in UK & Wales Law. Ideally also familiar with US Law (New York State)