Legal Counsel (IP and Commercial) at Materials Nexus

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, IP Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Deep-Tech, Manufacturing, Geographical Experience, Solution-Oriented Legal Advice, Team Collaboration, Negotiation, Compliance, Growth Support, External Counsel Coordination, Scientific Team Support, Clarity in Operations, Diversity and Inclusion

Industry

Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At MatNex, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility in science and technology, starting with the materials that make them. We are a diverse team united by ambition, curiosity, and a shared mission to build a new world from the atom up. Job Description We are looking for in-house Legal Counsel to join our growing team and build the legal function that will support our next stage of growth. Though you will take ownership of all legal matters across the company, the main focus of this role will be commercial and IP law; you will work closely with our external counsel on other matters. You will work closely with our commercial, science and fundraising teams to ensure we operate with clarity, confidence, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will also play a key role in empowering our teams to navigate and negotiate legal matters independently as we scale globally. We are growing rapidly, this is an exciting opportunity to join us on our journey, working across a number of cutting-edge industries and to grow with the company as we scale. Qualifications You will likely have: Worked with or in scaling business or team, particularly deep-tech or manufacturing industries Experience working across a number of geographies outside of the UK - particularly the US and APAC Exposure to a broad range of legal areas including commercial, IP, and corporate Trained and worked in a large reputable law firm Direct experience supporting commercial and scientific teams with practical, solution-oriented legal advice Additional Information Benefits of working for us: 📈 Stock Options: We value our employees and you to share in the success of the company. You will be a vested partner in our future achievements. 🌍 Shape the company's future: Joining us at this early-stage presents a unique opportunity to shape the direction of the company and have a meaningful impact as we continue to grow. 🏦 Future security: We are VC backed, this stability provides you with confidence and assurance in your contribution to the business. 🌴 Flexible holidays: 33 days holiday/year which can be used on UK public holidays or one more convenient days for you. 🎂 Your birthday day off: Enjoy a well-deserved day off to celebrate and recharge. 💻 Flexible work arrangements: The team work face to face on an average 3 days per week in our London office. Flexible working times can also be arranged. 📒 Continuous learning and growth: We’re pioneers in our field, so you'll be encouraged to expand your knowledge and skills in new areas too. Materials Nexus actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Research suggests women only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria. Our hiring data shows female applicants were 3 times more likely to proceed to first round interviews than male applicants. We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you are an exact fit to the spec as we are excited by diversity of experience and above all passion to make a difference.

Responsibilities

You will take ownership of all legal matters across the company, focusing on commercial and IP law. You will work closely with various teams to ensure compliance and empower them to navigate legal matters independently.