Corporate Counsel

*this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion.

The role in a nutshell

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team. You will work closely with global teams across marketing, commercial, procurement and legal functions, advising on a range of issues including data protection, regulatory compliance and strategic contracting.  This role is ideal for a UK-qualified lawyer with experience with global online services who can effectively manage a variety of needs in a fast-paced environment.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including marketing, vendor, and partnership agreements. 
• Advise on all aspects of compliance with consumer, advertising and online platform legislation across the UK, EMEA, India, Australia and the US and regions where the business is looking to expand its services.  
• Assist the Marketing, Product and Engineering teams in the review of new products and features to ensure they align with applicable legal standards and guidelines.
• Maintain Business’s IP portfolio
• Assist the Fraud team in identifying resolving causes of fraudulent use of the services
• Develop and implement marketing compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide legal guidance on market entry strategies, including regulatory requirements, licensing and compliance with local laws.
• Provide counsel on data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA and other relevant legislation.
• Investigate and resolve legal issues arising from member complaints.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to build awareness and guide them on data privacy, regulatory requirements, and ESG compliance, including developing training materials and processes.

EXPERIENCE

• Qualified to practice law in England and Wales with 7+ years of post-qualification experience,  ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience in tech companies.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation and drafting with proven success in customer and vendor agreements.
• Extensive experience advising on marketing compliance, advertising regulations (including those involving loyalty programs, sweepstakes, giveaways and social media campaigns), and data privacy matters.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks in key regions, including the UK, EMEA, India, ANZ and US.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Deep expertise in EU and UK regulations, data privacy, and rules governing ESG and other areas of regulation relevant to online platforms.
• A highly organised, proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys working on diverse projects with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills. Accountable with a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion and judgement.
• Startup mentality: An enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a willingness to take on all types of tasks—no job is too big or too small.
• Comfortable with discussing technology.

COMMITMENT: Internal commitments

• Evaluate and measure your performance and seek feedback for continuous improvement. You also commit to regular check-ins and monthly 1:1’s with your line manager and to be proactive in completing your quarterly, Mid-Year and End of Year reviews to ensure your manager has enough time to complete before the deadline.
• Ensure you complete all mandatory training and/or workshops set by the business or your manager. 
• Ensure you are aligned with the UNiDAYS values & behaviours
• Everyone is important. Strong stakeholder management and can lead others. 
• No BS, no jerks. Communication
• Be clear on your purpose. Prioritisation 
• Be a builder. Entrepreneurship and collaboration.
• Jump into the unknown. Adaptable and innovative.

KNOWLEDGE: What You know

The UNiDAYS Way

Our diversity and inclusion ambition is to support, enable and inspire our people to be their best selves.

We know that by reflecting the stakeholders we serve and drawing on diverse mindsets, backgrounds and perspectives, we will develop the best leaders, products and services. 

So at UNiDAYS, we will continue to create a culture where everyone is committed and empowered to create an inclusive environment for all. An ambitious, high-performing culture where we support, enable and inspire our people to be their best selves. Together we will learn, share and respectfully challenge each other to create an organisation where everyone can contribute towards our shared mission.

To achieve this, we will continuously assess and improve our impact across UNiDAYS and beyond, ensuring that collectively, we operate with kindness and empathy towards our team and external stakeholders alike.