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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the primary legal advisor to the Executive Team and Board on global corporate matters, including M&A, equity raises, and corporate governance.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a lean, high-performing legal and compliance function.
- Manage external counsel spend and relationships across different global territories (EMEA, APAC, and AMER).
- Oversee the drafting and negotiation of complex international MSAs, SLAs, and partnership agreements with global carriers and enterprise clients.
- Advise on intellectual property (IP) protection and licensing strategies for our proprietary software and API suites.
- Streamline the sales-legal lifecycle through the implementation of automated contract management tools.
- Navigate global telecommunications regulations (e.g., Ofcom in the UK, FCC in the US, and equivalent bodies globally) regarding messaging, voice, and numbering resources.
- Ensure the business remains compliant with evolving "Know Your Customer" (KYC) and "Know Your Content" requirements to prevent platform fraud and phishing.
- Serve as (or oversee) the Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring strict adherence to UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other global privacy frameworks (CCPA/CPRA, etc.).
- Work closely with the CTO to ensure "Privacy by Design" in product development and maintain robust data processing agreements (DPAs).
- Develop and enforce global compliance policies, including Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and modern slavery statements.
- Manage any litigation, disputes, or regulatory inquiries, ensuring minimal brand and financial exposure.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor: Must be fully qualified to practice law in England & Wales, possessing substantial Post-Qualified Experience that demonstrates a deep understanding of legal principles and the ability to apply them effectively in complex B2B commercial contexts. Experience in managing high-value transactions, negotiating contracts, and providing strategic legal advice.
- Sector Expertise: Proven and demonstrable experience working within the CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service), SaaS (Software as a Service), or Telecommunications sectors is essential. Candidates should have a strong grasp of industry-specific regulations, regulators, challenges, and opportunities, enabling them to offer insightful and practical legal counsel tailored to these dynamic markets.
- You must understand the nuances of API-based services and global message routing, including the technical and regulatory intricacies involved in delivering seamless connectivity across the US and EU markets. Familiarity with cross-border global compliance requirements, data privacy laws, and telecommunications infrastructure will be critical to effectively support the business's international operations.
- Pragmatism: A pragmatic, "business-first" approach to law is required, focusing on finding innovative ways to facilitate positive outcomes and saying "yes" wherever possible through effective risk mitigation strategies. Rather than acting as a bottleneck, the ideal candidate will work collaboratively with commercial teams to enable growth while safeguarding the company’s interests.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to distil complex legal jargon into clear, concise, and actionable business advice that can be readily understood and implemented by non-legal stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to influence decision-making and build trusted relationships across various teams and executive leadership, are essential.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Scheme based on Company performance
- Private Healthcare & Dental
- 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday off work
- Wellbeing days off and giving back days
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Death in service (4x salary)
- Access to "Calm" a wellbeing and mental health app for you and your family
- £350 Holiday voucher
- Monthly/quarterly socials
- Training & Development opportunities
- Hybrid working
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Hard Skills & Tools
M&Acorporate governancecontract negotiationintellectual property (IP) protectionautomated contract managementdata processing agreements (DPAs)Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)compliance policieslitigation management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringpragmatismcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationstrategic legal advicerisk mitigationinfluencing decision-makingrelationship building
Certifications
Qualified SolicitorPost-Qualified Experience