Legal Counsel (AI/EdTech)

Location: London, UK. Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office; employees may work from anywhere for up to 10 days per year.

Company

hirify.global is an AI adoption and adaptive learning company serving workforce transformation needs through apprenticeships, Mastry, and its AI guide Mae.

What you will do

• Act as the lead legal advisor for German group entities, including StackFuel GmbH and future acquisitions, across commercial, employment, and corporate matters.
• Lead the German commercial contracting lifecycle for B2B, B2C, and B2G agreements, including drafting and negotiation.
• Provide practical guidance on German regulations, including vocational training regulations under AZAV.
• Support European M&A integration through contract migration, governance alignment, and compliance harmonisation.
• Advise on German employment matters, including works councils and equity schemes, and manage external German counsel.
• Draft and negotiate UK commercial contracts covering technology, data, and partnerships while connecting UK and German business functions.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in Germany and England & Wales.
• Strong understanding of the German legal market and experience working within the UK legal environment, such as in-house, an international firm, or a UK-based role.
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken, with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents in both languages.
• Experience managing a variety of commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable advice to business leaders.
• Comfort navigating change and prioritising work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate across cultures, time zones, and departments.
• Interest in the impact of AI and technology on the legal profession.
• Interest in contributing to a socially focused business.

Nice to have

• Experience in M&A transactions or post-closing integration.
• Background in German employment law, including works councils or incentive plans.
• In-house experience, particularly in technology or edtech.
• Familiarity with UK commercial legal frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• 27 days of holiday including 3 winter shutdown days, bank holidays, and 5 additional days for life events, volunteering, and summer shutdown.
• Private medical insurance, medical cashback, therapy, and gym access.
• Share options for every permanent employee, life insurance worth 3x salary, a workplace pension with a 4% employer contribution, Cycle to Work, and a Tech Scheme.
• Enhanced family leave, paid leave after pregnancy loss, and a workplace nursery scheme.
• Quarterly socials, company-wide events, weekly delivered lunch, snacks, and drinks.
• Roles involving Regulated Activity may require an Enhanced DBS check, including Children’s Barred List and Prohibition Order checks, and disclosure of relevant convictions or warnings.