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Legal Counsel – In-House
Quantum MotionIn-house Legal Counsel acting as sole internal legal advisor for quantum computing scale-up. Collaborating with teams on commercial contracts, IP, and corporate governance in London.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Reporting directly to the CFO and act as the sole internal legal advisor and primary strategic bridge between all internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with executive, R&D and operations teams, whilst simultaneously managing Company Secretarial, intellectual property, commercial contracts, intercompany financial agreements (loans, TP etc), export controls investor agreements and research funding arrangements.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, collaboration agreements, research and development agreements, consultancy agreements, services contracts etc
- Prepare, negotiate and manage licence agreements (in‑licensing and out‑licensing) covering patents, software and know‑how, including royalty, sublicensing, performance and termination provisions.
- Advise on corporate and commercial law issues, including shareholder agreements, investment documentation, corporate governance matters and company secretarial support.
- Draft and maintain terms and conditions (T&Cs) for the company’s products, services, and pilot projects, ensuring they are aligned with the company’s risk appetite and regulatory framework.
- Company Secretarial point of contact and advisor to the executives.
- Support applications for, and management of, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and other public grant funding, including review and negotiation of grant terms, collaboration agreements and IP/commercialisation obligations.
- Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders on issues such as data protection, competition law, export controls and compliance relevant to quantum technologies.
- Lead on intellectual property administration, including invention capture processes, IP ownership provisions in contracts, liaison with patent attorneys
- Instruct and manage external counsel cost‑effectively where specialist advice is required.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common‑law jurisdiction) with strong academic background.
- Post‑qualification experience in commercial/IP law, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in‑house in a technology, deep‑tech or R&D‑intensive environment.
- Demonstrable experience of:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial and corporate contracts.
- License agreements and technology transfer arrangements.
- Preparing and updating T&Cs for products and services.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide practical, business‑focused advice.
- Clear communicator, able to explain complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers.
- Comfortable working autonomously in a small but fast‑growing company and managing a varied workload.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with R&D, product, finance and leadership teams.
- High standards of professional ethics, discretion and integrity.
- Experience in Intellectual property law (patents, know‑how, confidentiality, assignment and licensing)
- Experience in the semiconductor, hardware, quantum, or wider deep‑tech sector
- Experience working with overseas law firms
- Experience working with UKRI or similar public research grant funders and familiarity with grant terms relating to IP ownership, open access and commercialisation obligations.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Be part of a creative, world-leading team
- Competitive salary and share options scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Group private medical insurance scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Central London location
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Hard Skills & Tools
Drafting Commercial ContractsNegotiating License AgreementsPreparing Terms And ConditionsIntellectual Property AdministrationData Protection ComplianceExport Controls KnowledgeCorporate Governance AdvisoryTechnology Transfer ArrangementsCollaboration AgreementsResearch And Development Agreements
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAttention To DetailCollaborative MindsetAutonomous Work StyleHigh Professional Ethics
Certifications
Qualified Solicitor