Legal Counsel (AI)

TL;DR

Junior Legal Counsel (AI): Providing broad legal advice and support across corporate, M&A, and employment matters for an AI company with an accent on corporate governance, employee equity schemes, and commercial contracts. Focus on assisting with M&A activity, advising on HR and employment-related issues, and drafting policies and procedures in a global deep tech environment.

Location: Hybrid in Central London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology, creating advanced AI software and foundation models to enhance automated driving systems.

What you will do

• Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters across the global group.
• Assist with M&A activity, including due diligence, drafting, and post-closing integration.
• Support on HR and employment-related matters, including advising on employee relations.
• Manage employee equity schemes, including drafting grants and maintaining records.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts across suppliers, customers, and partners.
• Provide general legal support and educate the business on compliance and best practices.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another major common law jurisdiction.
• Solid grounding in corporate and commercial law.
• Exposure to M&A transactions, with experience in drafting and due diligence.
• Strong technical, drafting, legal research, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain complex legal matters to non-lawyers.
• Strong commercial acumen and judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and internal clients.

Nice to have

• Exposure to employee equity/compensation structures, ideally with an international aspect.
• Exposure to HR and employment matters advising on day-to-day employee relations.

Culture & Benefits

• Operate a hybrid working policy combining office and remote work.
• Committed to creating a diverse, fair, and inclusive culture.
• Embrace uncertainty and complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions.
• Value diversity, new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment.