HOURS: ~20 HOURS ACROSS 5 DAYS

Beauhurst is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to take full ownership of legal oversight and risk management across the business. This is a newly created role with a wide-ranging remit — from data protection and commercial contracts to employment documentation, intellectual property, and governance. No two days will be the same: one moment you’ll be steering complex negotiations with clients, the next advising the product team on new features, or ensuring our policies keep pace with legislative changes.
You will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the commercial team — turning legal complexity into clear, practical guidance and helping colleagues navigate high-stakes or sensitive situations. The role is about more than maintaining compliance; it’s about making well-judged, pragmatic decisions that keep the company moving quickly and confidently.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a qualified solicitor with significant breadth of experience — someone who can confidently take ownership of legal matters across the business and work independently to resolve them. You’ll combine technical legal expertise with sound judgment, applying both to help the company move quickly while managing risk appropriately.
You will be comfortable switching between different areas of law in a single day — advising on commercial negotiations, reviewing product features for compliance, updating policies to reflect new legislation, and guiding colleagues through sensitive conversations. You’ll have the communication skills to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers, and the confidence to influence decisions at all levels of the business.

This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours across 5 days) designed for someone who thrives on autonomy and variety. You’ll work across all parts of the business, particularly with the commercial and operations teams, to ensure our legal framework supports rather than slows progress. You’ll be responsible for keeping documentation, policies, and practices both compliant and fit for purpose — and for applying your expertise to balance legal risk with the pace of a fast-growing technology and data company.
The role requires presence in our Brixton office at least two days per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure company-wide compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations. Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes, updating internal policies and documentation as needed.
• Commercial & Contractual Support: Review, negotiate and manage commercial contracts, terms, and supporting documentation. Advise the commercial team in plain English, helping colleagues navigate legal issues and client negotiations efficiently.
• Internal Legal Advisory: Respond to day-to-day legal queries across departments, including company structure, IP, statutory matters and regulatory compliance. Stay close to product development, advising on legal implications of planned releases.
• Employment & Governance: Draft and maintain employment contracts and the staff handbook. Advise on employment-related legal matters and help maintain appropriate insurance and governance documentation.
• Risk & Policy Management: Manage GDPR logs, privacy notices, trademarks, and other IP protections. Oversee legal comms and own documentation related to leases, deposits, and any other legal challenges.