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Senior In-House Counsel - United Kingdom

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Jumpcloud

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a licensed UK lawyer with 3-7 years in-house and law firm experience, skilled in contracts, data protection, M&A, and employment matters, with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • You will draft and negotiate contracts, provide legal advice to various teams, manage compliance, improve legal processes, and identify and address legal issues proactively.

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice (and in good standing) in the country of your residence (United Kingdom)
  • 3-7 years of experience with a mix of in-house and law firm experience
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are a must with the ability to work with a cross-functional team
  • Skills in analyzing contractual risk; drafting and negotiating experience
  • Experience with data protection compliance is a must
  • Experience with M&A and employment matters strongly preferred
  • Organizational skills with great attention to detail, ability to work independently, manage several simultaneous projects, adjust priorities, handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and through completion
  • Strong work ethic with a customer/client focused approach
  • Adaptability to a changing environment as JumpCloud grows
  • Initiative to pursue opportunities for improving efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including: customer, master services, SaaS, MSP, reseller, integration, marketing, and vendor agreements.
  • Providing sound, practical, and strategic legal advice to go-to-market teams as well as the HR, Finance, Security/IT, Product, Innovation, Marketing, and Executive teams.
  • Identifying legal and regulatory issues with product and marketing initiatives, operational matters, and customer engagements, including privacy and data security issues, and working with the appropriate resources to devise effective and creative solutions.
  • Maintaining subsidiaries in a number of countries, including India, UK, Singapore, Mexico; and helping to establish and maintain additional subsidiaries.
  • Developing and leading initiatives to drive legal department efficiency through the use of technology, processes, forms, and best practices.
  • Assisting with compliance initiatives for employment practices in numerous jurisdictions, information security (e.g., SOC2 and ISO), and personal data protection (e.g., GDPR and ISO)
  • Thinking ahead, seeing around corners, and helping prepare for legal and business issues that may arise in the future.
  • Working with internal clients to advise on negotiation strategy and ensure the contemplated legal terms will meet business needs over the long term.
  • Working with stakeholders in the business to analyze, manage, and mitigate risk.
  • Developing and improving our library of form agreements and templates to comply with changes in law and changes in the market.
  • Collaborating with other members of the Legal Team to improve standard processes for contracting and complying with contractual obligations.
  • Performing other duties or special projects as needed.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position is fully remote within the country of England.

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior In-House Counsel?

The primary responsibility includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, as well as providing legal advice to various teams within the organization.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be licensed to practice in the United Kingdom, have 3-7 years of a mix of in-house and law firm experience, and possess skills in data protection compliance.

Is experience with M&A and employment matters necessary?

While not mandatory, experience with M&A and employment matters is strongly preferred for this role.

What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include excellence in legal drafting, excellent computer skills (Adobe, Microsoft, Google), and experience with SalesForce.

Will I be working with a large legal team?

You will be joining a growing legal team and will be the third attorney, working closely with the US-based General Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Senior Paralegal.

How does JumpCloud prioritize diversity and inclusion?

JumpCloud emphasizes building connections among diverse individuals and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, as reflected in the company's core values.

What can I expect in terms of company culture?

JumpCloud has a fast-paced, innovative culture where out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged, and employees have the opportunity to share unique ideas and approaches.

What type of legal areas will I be advising on?

You will advise on various legal areas, including commercial contracts, privacy and data security, compliance initiatives, and operational matters.

Where should I send my application?

Please submit your résumé and a brief explanation of your fit for the role to the specified application process. Note that third-party resumes are not being accepted.

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Jumpcloud

An open directory platform for secure, frictionless access from any device to any resource, anywhere

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

JumpCloud is a cloud-based directory platform that provides a comprehensive identity and access management solution, designed to securely connect users to their devices, applications, files, and networks. The company empowers IT administrators to manage and control access to resources across any operating system, enabling seamless authentication and directory services from one central platform. Their ultimate mission is to make work easier and more secure by creating a unified solution that simplifies IT management and ensures secure access for employees, regardless of their location. JumpCloud's purpose is to enhance productivity while providing robust security for modern, cloud-focused organisations.