About this job

• Be responsible for management and oversight of the full range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues faced by a growing business operating on a global stage.
• Take the lead in managing and protecting the company’s valuable intellectual property portfolio.
• Protect the business’ financial interests through effective management of debt recovery procedures.
• Safeguard the business through the effective review of all contracts for supply and purchase entered into by the business.
• Act as the company liaison to external global legal advisors where necessary.
• Have ownership of the legal elements of all internal and external facing company policies and initiatives.
• Have the breadth of experience and flexibility of mind to apply your skills to a wide range of niche topics.

You will enjoy

• Working with a team of people to build the future of a new space industry
• Working at one of the world’s leading space campuses
• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Attractive Pension Scheme & Immediate enrolment
• Transport Allowance – extra pocket money to support our best talent working together
• Healthy snacks and pick’n’mix sweets at the office
• Social clubs organised by the team – so far we’ve got Run Club, Paella Club, ice-skating Club and Thirsty Club – suggest something new?
• Annual Company Retreat
• Remote working as per company policy
• Working from home as per company policy
• Annual Salary Review

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for management and oversight of the full range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues faced by a growing business operating on a global stage.
• Take the lead in managing and protecting the company’s valuable intellectual property portfolio.
• Protect the business’ financial interests through effective management of debt recovery procedures.
• Safeguard the business through the effective review of all contracts for supply and purchase entered into by the business.
• Act as the company liaison to external global legal advisors where necessary.
• Have ownership of the legal elements of all internal and external facing company policies and initiatives.
• Have the breadth of experience and flexibility of mind to apply your skills to a wide range of niche topics.

Profile

• Have at least 2 years experience at a well-established law firm, preferably qualifying into Commercial, Corporate, IP or Regulatory/Compliance departments.
• Previous in-house experience gained through employment or on secondment would be advantageous.
• Be practical and pragmatic in their approach.
• Be able to apply the law to real-world business problems.
• Have a creative and flexible approach.
• Be willing to work on projects across a broad spectrum of complexity.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and priorities but still delivering great work.
• Have strong attention to detail and be able to work independently
• Have outstanding drafting, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Possess a very high standard of written and oral English

Nice to have

• Knowledge of languages other than English
• Experience from working in or with a SaaS startup
• Existing network and relationships in the space industry, startup community and government
• International experience