Legal Counsel (corporate / commercial, 3-5 PQE), hybrid/remote

About the Role We’re seeking a bright, ambitious Legal Counsel to join the in-house Legal team at SeedLegals. Working across the GC (commercial & regulatory) and Legal Product teams, and reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing pragmatic, commercially astute legal guidance across the business including Customer Experience (CX), Marketing, Partnerships, Product and Sales. You’ll also review and uphold the legal soundness of existing products while working with the Legal, Product and Tech teams to develop new products and features - and by doing so, you’ll be directly helping startups to run and grow their business. This role has a broad remit and presents an exciting opportunity to undertake a wide range of corporate and commercial legal work with tech and automation at its core. The successful candidate will be a confident, dynamic lawyer who is able to work independently, takes ownership of legal projects, and has a genuine interest in contributing to the continued development of SeedLegals' innovative approach to legal services. We’re not fussy about PQE, although we believe this role is best suited for a lawyer with approximately 3-5 PQE. A background in private practice within a corporate / commercial team is preferred. This role is based in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as this role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship. Qualifications Qualified solicitor (approx. 3-5 PQE) in England & Wales. Experience in a broad range of corporate legal work, e.g. articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, financing rounds, advance subscription agreements, convertible loan notes, and general corporate matters. Experience in a broad range of general commercial work, e.g. commercial contracts (drafting and negotiation), data protection, and employment matters. A proactive approach, with a focus on anticipating issues, delivering the right solutions and consistently adding value to the business and our customers. Motivated to assume responsibility and work within a fast-paced, scaling company. Excellent communication skills, with a strong attention to detail. Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Right to work in the UK. Benefits Share options: the option to buy shares in SeedLegals via our performance-based share option scheme Contributory pension, private healthcare, critical illness cover + life insurance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off Buy and Sell Annual Leave Scheme Flexible working - hybrid/remote model with London office access Weekly allowance for a free lunch in the office £250 working-from-home allowance to set up your home office Annual learning budget for training courses, conferences and books 3 paid work days per year for volunteering Access to Happl - with monthly flexible spend on wellbeing Cycle-to-work scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr