Legal Counsel

Commercial, Regulatory & Corporate Support

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders on commercial, regulatory, operational, and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including commercial contracts, SaaS/vendor agreements, outsourcing agreements, and open‑source licence documentation.
• Support governance processes and regulatory change initiatives, ensuring the business stays aligned with legal requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks, escalating high‑risk or complex matters and engaging external legal advisers when appropriate.

Data Protection & Privacy

• Support GDPR and wider data protection compliance activities, including drafting/ reviewing DPAs, conducting DPIAs, and advising on privacy-related queries.
• Assess and advise on data incidents or potential breaches including: Whether clients notification is required, Whether regulatory authorities must be infirmed, Potential liability and contractual exposure
• Review IT vendor contracts to ensure compliance with privacy, security, and data protection standards.
• Advise on privacy-related aspects of IT policies and internal documentation. 
• Review legal responses to client and regulators following IT or data security events. 

HR & Employment‑Related Support (in partnership with the internal HR team)

• Provide legal advice on complex or sensitive HR matters, including employee relations issues, terminations, grievances, and investigations.
• Advise on employment‑related risks, ensuring decisions align with UK employment law and best practice.
• Review and provide input into employment contracts, policies, handbooks, and internal HR processes.
• Support HR with escalated matters involving regulatory risk, cross‑border employment issues, or potential litigation.
• Monitor developments in employment legislation and advise on necessary changes to policies, contracts, and HR practices.

External Counsel Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for external legal advisers, managing instructions, consolidating advice, and ensuring cost‑effective use of external support.