Junior Legal Counsel / Legal Operations Specialist

We are looking for a Junior Legal Counsel / Legal Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day legal work of an international B2B technology group.
This is a hands-on role covering commercial contracts, corporate documentation, legal operations, and preliminary risk assessment. Our work includes software, SDK partnerships, data services, and intellectual property licensing.
You will support matters across multiple jurisdictions, particularly the UK, Singapore, and Europe, with occasional involvement in US and UAE matters through external advisors. You will work closely with senior legal counsel, handle standard matters independently, and grow your expertise in cross-border technology law.

Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Contracts & Documentation
* Prepare, review, and update standard B2B agreements: NDAs, service agreements, supplier and contractor agreements, amendments, and statements of work.
* Assist with SDK integration and distribution agreements, software and IP licences, data purchase and supply agreements, and intercompany agreements.
* Identify deviations from approved templates and flag key risks related to liability, confidentiality, IP, data protection, and contractual obligations.
* Coordinate revisions, approvals, signatures, renewals, and storage of executed agreements.

Corporate & International Legal Support
* Conduct preliminary research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory requirements in the UK, Singapore, and Europe.
* Help prepare standard corporate resolutions and supporting documents for changes involving directors, shareholders, company names, and other corporate particulars.
* Maintain corporate records and support routine filings and annual compliance processes across group entities.
* Coordinate requests to external legal advisors in the UK, Singapore, Europe, the US, and the UAE, track progress, and obtain final documents and filing confirmations.

Privacy, Data & Compliance Support
* Assist with data processing agreements, privacy notices, user consent wording, and related documentation.
* Conduct preliminary completeness checks on supplier documentation concerning rights to data and software, privacy disclosures, and user consent.
* Support counterparty due diligence and compliance questionnaires.
* Flag missing documentation, inconsistencies, or proposed uses of data or IP that require further legal review.

Legal Operations & Coordination
* Maintain contract registers, document repositories, corporate calendars, and legal task trackers.
* Monitor deadlines, renewals, and outstanding approvals.
* Work with commercial, product, engineering, and finance teams to gather information and move matters forward.
* Help improve templates, checklists, and legal workflows.

⠀Requirements:
* Degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification.
* 1–3 years of experience in an in-house legal team, law firm, or legal operations role.
* Practical experience drafting or reviewing B2B commercial contracts.
* Experience supporting matters involving at least one of the following: the UK, Singapore, or European jurisdictions, and willingness to learn about the others.
* Basic understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, and intellectual property principles.
* Strong written English, sufficient for legal drafting and communication with external advisors.
* Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including tracked changes, document comparison, and preparation of signing versions.
* Ability to work independently on standard tasks and to recognize when to escalate.

⠀Nice to Have:
* Experience in B2B SaaS, software, SDK-based products, data services, or other international technology businesses.
* Familiarity with software licensing, data licensing, data processing agreements, or user consent documentation.
* Experience working with external legal advisors, corporate secretaries, or registered agents.
* Experience with contract management, e-signature, or document automation tools.

⠀What We Offer:
* Fully remote work in an international team.
* Exposure to cross-border legal matters across the UK, Singapore, Europe, the US, and the UAE.
* Hands-on experience with technology-specific agreements: SDK partnerships, software and IP licensing, and data services.
* Practical involvement in contracting, corporate work, and legal operations for an international group of companies.
* Professional development under the mentorship of experienced legal counsel.
* Clear ownership of legal processes and room for growth.