Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial (NQ - 2 Years) Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days office-based) Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits New Legal Counsel opportunity for an NQ to 2 year Commercial Tech Solicitor to join an existing In-House team, this role offers hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days office based in Milton Keynes. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate general commercial agreements with a focus on IT and/or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts. Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate legal requirements and implications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: UK qualified Solicitor, NQ to 2 years PQE. Background in general commercial agreements with experience in IT and/or SaaS contracts. Some experience in data protection is preferred. In-house background would be advantageous, but we also welcome candidates from private practice (or who have done an In-House secondment). Confident and proactive approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Benefits: Salary up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits. Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office-based and remote work. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial (NQ - 2 Years) Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days office-based) Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits New Legal Counsel opportunity for an NQ to 2 year Commercial Tech Solicitor to join an existing In-House team, this role offers hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days office based in Milton Keynes. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate general commercial agreements with a focus on IT and/or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts. Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate legal requirements and implications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: UK qualified Solicitor, NQ to 2 years PQE. Background in general commercial agreements with experience in IT and/or SaaS contracts. Some experience in data protection is preferred. In-house background would be advantageous, but we also welcome candidates from private practice (or who have done an In-House secondment). Confident and proactive approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Benefits: Salary up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits. Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office-based and remote work. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & Data (3 Years plus PQE) Location: Remote working with ad hoc travel to offices in Cambridge and/or London Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits Are you a qualified Legal Counsel with a passion for making a positive impact? Our client is a charitable organisation seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join the team. This role offers remote working with occasional travel to the offices in Cambridge and/or London. Key Responsibilities: Handle general commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Provide legal advice and support on intellectual property (IP) matters. Advise on data protection issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal teams to support the organisation's objectives while managing legal risks. Conduct legal research and provide guidance on various legal matters as needed. Requirements: Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE. In-House background is essential. Experience handling general commercial agreements, IP, and data protection matters. Driven, organised, and passionate about making a difference. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 70,000 per annum. Remote working with ad hoc travel to the office. Excellent benefits package. Opportunity to work for a charitable organisation dedicated to positive change. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & Data (3 Years plus PQE) Location: Remote working with ad hoc travel to offices in Cambridge and/or London Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits Are you a qualified Legal Counsel with a passion for making a positive impact? Our client is a charitable organisation seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join the team. This role offers remote working with occasional travel to the offices in Cambridge and/or London. Key Responsibilities: Handle general commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Provide legal advice and support on intellectual property (IP) matters. Advise on data protection issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal teams to support the organisation's objectives while managing legal risks. Conduct legal research and provide guidance on various legal matters as needed. Requirements: Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE. In-House background is essential. Experience handling general commercial agreements, IP, and data protection matters. Driven, organised, and passionate about making a difference. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 70,000 per annum. Remote working with ad hoc travel to the office. Excellent benefits package. Opportunity to work for a charitable organisation dedicated to positive change. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
Legal Counsel / Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial We're looking for a commercial lawyer with 3 to 6 years' PQE and experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and advising on issues relating to intellectual property, data protection and/or marketing regulation, to join our legal team based in London. You'll be reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel and working in conjunction with the other members of our team. What you will be doing Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including agreements for the supply of services and/or goods, sponsorship (including with our celebrity ambassadors and partners), marketing, filming production, media buying, IT (including software licensing and development), data and content supply and other commercial partnership agreements; Drafting, reviewing and updating customer facing terms and conditions across the Group's consumer facing websites and apps; Working with the marketing compliance team to ensure compliance with ASA guidance and codes, including reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements, scripts and legal lines; Providing legal advice in respect of consumer and data protection regulation to relevant stakeholders and working with the Privacy and Compliance teams, where required; Maintaining an up-to-date IP register, advising on IP infringement risks, responding to IP infringement disputes and supporting the business with trademark and domain name registration requests (with the support of external counsel); Working closely with related Group functions across multiple territories where necessary, including the Data Protection, Compliance, Company Secretarial and Tax teams; and Providing legal training to parts of the business where appropriate and assisting with the development and maintenance of the team's precedents and standard forms. Who we are looking for We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have: 3 to 6 years' PQE with law firm training and post qualification experience. Strong academic and legal background, excellent attention to detail with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across the business. Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues in a concise, commercially orientated manner to business colleagues. A willingness to take on a varied workload for different stakeholders across the business. An understanding of the impact of legal issues on our operational activities and be commercial in approach. What we offer Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the 888 William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Financial: Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus schemes. Hybrid working: Employees in the Legal team can work from home (if they wish to do so) on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Fridays while Wednesdays and Thursdays are office days that are built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up! Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday. Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers. Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme. Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative). Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind. More about 888 William Hill We're a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we've learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. One thing that doesn't change is that we always aim to 'go one better'. Now part of 888 Holdings Group, together we're on a journey to build a better business. At 888 William Hill, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you. Apply At 888 William Hill, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the 888 William Hill family!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel / Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial We're looking for a commercial lawyer with 3 to 6 years' PQE and experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and advising on issues relating to intellectual property, data protection and/or marketing regulation, to join our legal team based in London. You'll be reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel and working in conjunction with the other members of our team. What you will be doing Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including agreements for the supply of services and/or goods, sponsorship (including with our celebrity ambassadors and partners), marketing, filming production, media buying, IT (including software licensing and development), data and content supply and other commercial partnership agreements; Drafting, reviewing and updating customer facing terms and conditions across the Group's consumer facing websites and apps; Working with the marketing compliance team to ensure compliance with ASA guidance and codes, including reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements, scripts and legal lines; Providing legal advice in respect of consumer and data protection regulation to relevant stakeholders and working with the Privacy and Compliance teams, where required; Maintaining an up-to-date IP register, advising on IP infringement risks, responding to IP infringement disputes and supporting the business with trademark and domain name registration requests (with the support of external counsel); Working closely with related Group functions across multiple territories where necessary, including the Data Protection, Compliance, Company Secretarial and Tax teams; and Providing legal training to parts of the business where appropriate and assisting with the development and maintenance of the team's precedents and standard forms. Who we are looking for We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have: 3 to 6 years' PQE with law firm training and post qualification experience. Strong academic and legal background, excellent attention to detail with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across the business. Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues in a concise, commercially orientated manner to business colleagues. A willingness to take on a varied workload for different stakeholders across the business. An understanding of the impact of legal issues on our operational activities and be commercial in approach. What we offer Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the 888 William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Financial: Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus schemes. Hybrid working: Employees in the Legal team can work from home (if they wish to do so) on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Fridays while Wednesdays and Thursdays are office days that are built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up! Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday. Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers. Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme. Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative). Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind. More about 888 William Hill We're a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we've learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. One thing that doesn't change is that we always aim to 'go one better'. Now part of 888 Holdings Group, together we're on a journey to build a better business. At 888 William Hill, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you. Apply At 888 William Hill, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the 888 William Hill family!
Legal Counsel / Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial We're looking for a commercial lawyer with 3 to 6 years' PQE and experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and advising on issues relating to intellectual property, data protection and/or marketing regulation, to join our legal team based in London. You'll be reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel and working in conjunction with the other members of our team. What you will be doing Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including agreements for the supply of services and/or goods, sponsorship (including with our celebrity ambassadors and partners), marketing, filming production, media buying, IT (including software licensing and development), data and content supply and other commercial partnership agreements; Drafting, reviewing and updating customer facing terms and conditions across the Group's consumer facing websites and apps; Working with the marketing compliance team to ensure compliance with ASA guidance and codes, including reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements, scripts and legal lines; Providing legal advice in respect of consumer and data protection regulation to relevant stakeholders and working with the Privacy and Compliance teams, where required; Maintaining an up-to-date IP register, advising on IP infringement risks, responding to IP infringement disputes and supporting the business with trademark and domain name registration requests (with the support of external counsel); Working closely with related Group functions across multiple territories where necessary, including the Data Protection, Compliance, Company Secretarial and Tax teams; and Providing legal training to parts of the business where appropriate and assisting with the development and maintenance of the team's precedents and standard forms. Who we are looking for We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have: 3 to 6 years' PQE with law firm training and post qualification experience. Strong academic and legal background, excellent attention to detail with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across the business. Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues in a concise, commercially orientated manner to business colleagues. A willingness to take on a varied workload for different stakeholders across the business. An understanding of the impact of legal issues on our operational activities and be commercial in approach. What we offer Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the 888 William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Financial: Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus schemes. Hybrid working: Employees in the Legal team can work from home (if they wish to do so) on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Fridays while Wednesdays and Thursdays are office days that are built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up! Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday. Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers. Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme. Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative). Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind. More about 888 William Hill We're a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we've learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. One thing that doesn't change is that we always aim to 'go one better'. Now part of 888 Holdings Group, together we're on a journey to build a better business. At 888 William Hill, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you. Apply At 888 William Hill, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the 888 William Hill family!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel / Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial We're looking for a commercial lawyer with 3 to 6 years' PQE and experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and advising on issues relating to intellectual property, data protection and/or marketing regulation, to join our legal team based in London. You'll be reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel and working in conjunction with the other members of our team. What you will be doing Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including agreements for the supply of services and/or goods, sponsorship (including with our celebrity ambassadors and partners), marketing, filming production, media buying, IT (including software licensing and development), data and content supply and other commercial partnership agreements; Drafting, reviewing and updating customer facing terms and conditions across the Group's consumer facing websites and apps; Working with the marketing compliance team to ensure compliance with ASA guidance and codes, including reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements, scripts and legal lines; Providing legal advice in respect of consumer and data protection regulation to relevant stakeholders and working with the Privacy and Compliance teams, where required; Maintaining an up-to-date IP register, advising on IP infringement risks, responding to IP infringement disputes and supporting the business with trademark and domain name registration requests (with the support of external counsel); Working closely with related Group functions across multiple territories where necessary, including the Data Protection, Compliance, Company Secretarial and Tax teams; and Providing legal training to parts of the business where appropriate and assisting with the development and maintenance of the team's precedents and standard forms. Who we are looking for We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have: 3 to 6 years' PQE with law firm training and post qualification experience. Strong academic and legal background, excellent attention to detail with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across the business. Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues in a concise, commercially orientated manner to business colleagues. A willingness to take on a varied workload for different stakeholders across the business. An understanding of the impact of legal issues on our operational activities and be commercial in approach. What we offer Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the 888 William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Financial: Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus schemes. Hybrid working: Employees in the Legal team can work from home (if they wish to do so) on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Fridays while Wednesdays and Thursdays are office days that are built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up! Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday. Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers. Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme. Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative). Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind. More about 888 William Hill We're a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we've learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. One thing that doesn't change is that we always aim to 'go one better'. Now part of 888 Holdings Group, together we're on a journey to build a better business. At 888 William Hill, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you. Apply At 888 William Hill, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the 888 William Hill family!
Legal Counsel London Office We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Legal Counsel to join our amazing Legal team to advise on all aspects of legal and compliance. This is a varied and exciting role in a small and supportive team. What will you be doing? Providing pragmatic legal advice to all areas of the company, including: reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts protecting LADbible's brand and IP advising on data protection and privacy ensuring compliance with a corporate governance framework, including board approvals implementing and managing company compliance policies and procedures including anti-bribery and ESG Legal and regulatory risk management Developing and delivering legal training to wider team What do you need to have done before? You will need to be a qualified solicitor (1 - 2 years' PQE) with a current practising certificate Commercial / IP lawyer Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - you will be working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and ability to draft clearly and concisely Experience working with or in a media, digital or e-commerce business would be a plus At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week. LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel London Office We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Legal Counsel to join our amazing Legal team to advise on all aspects of legal and compliance. This is a varied and exciting role in a small and supportive team. What will you be doing? Providing pragmatic legal advice to all areas of the company, including: reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts protecting LADbible's brand and IP advising on data protection and privacy ensuring compliance with a corporate governance framework, including board approvals implementing and managing company compliance policies and procedures including anti-bribery and ESG Legal and regulatory risk management Developing and delivering legal training to wider team What do you need to have done before? You will need to be a qualified solicitor (1 - 2 years' PQE) with a current practising certificate Commercial / IP lawyer Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - you will be working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and ability to draft clearly and concisely Experience working with or in a media, digital or e-commerce business would be a plus At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week. LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
May 12, 2024
Full time
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
We would also welcome applicants from the Manchester and Derby areas who could be based out of out offices there on office-working days. Purpose of the role: We are looking for a legal counsel with commercial experience to fulfil the role of General Counsel. In this role, you will act as sole counsel, sitting on the Executive Team and advising on commercial and regulatory matters across the business in the UK and Ireland. Main responsibilities and duties: Commercial and data protection: Providing day to day advice to the business on commercial and regulatory matters Advising all areas of the business on a range of contractual matters, including IT advertising agreements, contracts with media agencies, digital marketing agreements, intellectual property licences, services agreements, data processing agreements and sales agreements Advising on data protection legislation and best practices Negotiating and drafting sales contracts and addendums Handling litigation: evaluating claims and drafting settlement agreements, statements of claim and witness statements Advising on the existence and ownership of intellectual property rights, potential infringements, strategies for protecting them and their registration Reviewing marketing promotions and social media campaigns Consumer: Advising Customer Services team and acting as point of escalation for the team Acting as contact point for Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority Looking into regulatory requirements for a range of products and services Governance/Corporate: Corporate support work Advising on legislative compliance, risks and challenges to the business including in relation to GDPR, PECR and FSMA Managing relationships with external legal providers in the UK and Republic of Ireland Working with the executive team on the acquisition or potential acquisition of businesses or on corporate restructures Employment: Supporting the HR team by drafting policies and procedures and template agreements, Advising on employment relation issues Real Estate: Negotiating leases, short-term licences to occupy and licences to alter Technical Skills required: Minimum 5 years PQE in a commercial role with in-house experience preferable. Prior e-commerce experience is encouraged but not required. System knowledge of OneTrust is desired but not required. Soft Skills required: Understanding of high confidentiality in role. Ability to prioritise and work flexibly, navigating quickly and comfortably between various different subject matters and shifting priorities. Exceptional organisational skills are requisite. Excellent written and verbal communication with a range of stakeholders is essential. The values we live and breathe: Passionate Innovative Open and Honest Team Growth In return, we offer a large number of employee benefits including: 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday The opportunity to buy an additional 5 days holiday per annum - totalling 38 days annual leave! Up to £80,000 depending on experience Attractive bonus Flexibility to work from home Health Insurance New and modern office with a lively office culture based in Dalston - we will also accept candidates based in Manchester or Derby who could be based out of our offices in these locations. Employee discount on the Wowcher site Dress down everyday Cycle Scheme Pension Scheme Season Ticket Loan Epic summer and Christmas parties in true Wowcher style and more...!
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
We would also welcome applicants from the Manchester and Derby areas who could be based out of out offices there on office-working days. Purpose of the role: We are looking for a legal counsel with commercial experience to fulfil the role of General Counsel. In this role, you will act as sole counsel, sitting on the Executive Team and advising on commercial and regulatory matters across the business in the UK and Ireland. Main responsibilities and duties: Commercial and data protection: Providing day to day advice to the business on commercial and regulatory matters Advising all areas of the business on a range of contractual matters, including IT advertising agreements, contracts with media agencies, digital marketing agreements, intellectual property licences, services agreements, data processing agreements and sales agreements Advising on data protection legislation and best practices Negotiating and drafting sales contracts and addendums Handling litigation: evaluating claims and drafting settlement agreements, statements of claim and witness statements Advising on the existence and ownership of intellectual property rights, potential infringements, strategies for protecting them and their registration Reviewing marketing promotions and social media campaigns Consumer: Advising Customer Services team and acting as point of escalation for the team Acting as contact point for Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority Looking into regulatory requirements for a range of products and services Governance/Corporate: Corporate support work Advising on legislative compliance, risks and challenges to the business including in relation to GDPR, PECR and FSMA Managing relationships with external legal providers in the UK and Republic of Ireland Working with the executive team on the acquisition or potential acquisition of businesses or on corporate restructures Employment: Supporting the HR team by drafting policies and procedures and template agreements, Advising on employment relation issues Real Estate: Negotiating leases, short-term licences to occupy and licences to alter Technical Skills required: Minimum 5 years PQE in a commercial role with in-house experience preferable. Prior e-commerce experience is encouraged but not required. System knowledge of OneTrust is desired but not required. Soft Skills required: Understanding of high confidentiality in role. Ability to prioritise and work flexibly, navigating quickly and comfortably between various different subject matters and shifting priorities. Exceptional organisational skills are requisite. Excellent written and verbal communication with a range of stakeholders is essential. The values we live and breathe: Passionate Innovative Open and Honest Team Growth In return, we offer a large number of employee benefits including: 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday The opportunity to buy an additional 5 days holiday per annum - totalling 38 days annual leave! Up to £80,000 depending on experience Attractive bonus Flexibility to work from home Health Insurance New and modern office with a lively office culture based in Dalston - we will also accept candidates based in Manchester or Derby who could be based out of our offices in these locations. Employee discount on the Wowcher site Dress down everyday Cycle Scheme Pension Scheme Season Ticket Loan Epic summer and Christmas parties in true Wowcher style and more...!