Legal Counsel (Cloud Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Cloud Infrastructure): Managing legal, commercial, and compliance risks for a global cloud solutions provider with an accent on contract negotiation and corporate governance. Focus on drafting complex agreements, advising on employment law, and ensuring GDPR and AI regulatory compliance.

Location: Remote (within United Kingdom) or Hybrid (3 days in Guildford office)

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 per annum

Company

Specialty cloud solutions provider for organizations where performance and compliance coexist, serving businesses worldwide.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including T&Cs, vendor, customer, and intra-group contracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle and develop contract templates and playbooks.
• Advise on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, and restructurings.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks regarding data privacy (GDPR), security, anti-bribery, and artificial intelligence.
• Handle corporate governance for global entities, including statutory filings and record-keeping.
• Coordinate with external counsel for litigation, M&A, and corporate due diligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law (LL.B., LL.M. or equivalent).
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-qualification legal experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven expertise in US, UK, and EU legal frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and EU privacy laws.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Industry experience in hosting, cloud infrastructure, or technology companies.
• Multi-jurisdictional exposure supporting companies worldwide.
• Knowledge of DORA obligations and the AI Act.
• Prior in-house legal experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Private healthcare after completion of the probation period.
• Generous paid parental leave (18 weeks) after 15 months of service.
• 5% pension contribution.
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• 10 days "work from anywhere" perk annually.
• Daily office lunches (Deliveroo) and mobile phone allowance.