Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Duffel
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 2-4 yearsSkills: ["Analytical","Organised","Commercial acumen","Risk assessment","Stakeholder management"]

Support the business across commercial legal matters as a second in-house counsel, reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, provide data protection guidance including GDPR compliance, and partner with People on employment-related issues. Develop practical legal guidance and processes, monitor regulatory developments, assess risk for business decisions, and deliver clear, timely advice to multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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Duffel
Duffel
18 hours ago

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

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Job Summary

Support the business across commercial legal matters as a second in-house counsel, reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, provide data protection guidance including GDPR compliance, and partner with People on employment-related issues. Develop practical legal guidance and processes, monitor regulatory developments, assess risk for business decisions, and deliver clear, timely advice to multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a range of commercial agreements.
  • •Advise on data protection matters, including GDPR compliance.
  • •Partner with the People team on employment-related legal matters.
  • •Develop and maintain practical legal guidance and efficient legal processes.
  • •Research regulatory developments and provide clear, timely legal advice while assessing risk and offering solutions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Travel AllowanceRemote WorkSabbaticalsLearning BudgetParental LeavePension

Key Requirements

  • •2-4 years PQE and an English law qualified solicitor with a SRA practising certificate.
  • •Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the tech industry.
  • •Understanding of data protection, including GDPR compliance.
  • •Strong organisation and analytical skills to prioritise and escalate effectively.
  • •Comfort handling a broad range of legal issues and communicating complex legal concepts clearly.
Experience:2-4 yearsTech industry
Skills:AnalyticalOrganisedCommercial acumenRisk assessmentStakeholder management
Licenses:SRA practising certificate
Certifications:SRA practising certificate

Company Brief

Duffel
Provides a developer-first platform and API for booking flights and travel inventory, enabling businesses to search, book, and manage airline content through a single integration.
Industry: API Platforms
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2016
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