Inhouse Legal Counsel, Gumtree
3 days a week in office (Waterloo, London)
Online local marketplace
Be an early applicant
Online local marketplace
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
3 days a week in office (Waterloo, London)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To be the go-to marketplace for the Home making every transaction effortless and secure.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for an inhouse Legal Counsel with 3 to 5 years PQE
- You’ll have a strong track record in commercial contract and technology related laws and regulations
- You’ll have a minimum 3-5 years PQE with experience in commercial contract law with a proven track record of drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, licensing, and procurement contracts
- Experience in developing, implementing, and managing internal legal and compliance policies, including risk assessments, contract management frameworks, and regulatory compliance processes
- A good working understanding of GDPR & privacy including advising on data processing agreements, privacy policies and cross-border data transfers
- A working understanding of Intellectual Property rights, including advising on IP ownership, licensing, and protection strategies in commercial context
- Regulatory awareness of broader regulatory frameworks affecting the tech industry, such as ecommerce regulations, consumer protection laws, and cybersecurity standards, is a plus
- Experience within the technology and/or ecommerce sector is highly beneficial
What the job involves
- You’ll provide support to the Senior Legal Counsel and the wider business on relevant commercial legal matters, contractual management, policy development and legal research
- With revised investment, a new leadership team on board and a marketplace buzzing with opportunity it’s a fantastic time to join us. Let’s shape the future of Gumtree and recommerce together!
- Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll provide legal support across HR, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Advertising departments
- This includes drafting and negotiating commercial legal documents including NDA’s and supplier and procurement agreements
- You’ll undertake general contract management, updating our contracts database, managing progression and reviews from negotiations to signature and ongoing tracking
- You’ll undertake regular legal research to ensure full compliance with any changes around commercial and technology related law
- You’ll handle routine legal assignments independently and generally contribute to the enhancement of knowledge bae of the company’s inhouse legal function
Application process
- We usually respond within two weeks
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Gumtree is a leading UK online classifieds platform where people can buy, sell, and trade locally. Since 2000, it's connected communities and helped people find exactly what they need, affordably and nearby.
With over 9.2M visitors monthly, Gumtree is a go-to site for millions. And with 2.2M live listings, it's no surprise that its become a household name for anyone looking to buy or sell locally.
With new leadership and investors in place, Gumtree is undertaking a digital transformation to modernise its platform and customer experience. Through migration to a new digital infrastructure, investment in new technology and data-driven insights, it's in the process of an evolution that will renew its platform's appeal to a modern digital audience.
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Company benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: We’re here to look out for you. With WeCare digital GP and mental health support, and access to Peppy for those tricky health areas like menopause, fertility, baby stuff, and more. Plus, some roles come with Private Medical and Dental Care as an added perk!
- Compensation: We’re all about giving credit where it’s due! That’s why you’ll get a great salary, plus either a yearly bonus or regular commission—depends on the role you’re in. And about your pension—we’ve got your back. We’ll chip in 6%, and you only need to put in 4%. Additionally, we offer Income Protection up to 75% of your annual salary
- Hybrid Working: We've recently moved to our new state-of-the art offices in London Waterloo. Our hybrid policy gives you the flexibility to work where you thrive
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Your family is important to you, so it matters to us too! Our Maternity policy has got you covered 20 weeks on full pay, followed by SMP. Fathers to be are covered for 2 weeks on full pay
- Time off: To help you recharge, you’ll start with at least 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 as your length of service grows. We have buy and sell holiday options too. And don’t worry—bank holidays are always included on top
- WF Abroad: We get that flexibility and work-life balance matter to you. That's why we offer 2-4 weeks of working from abroad, depending on your contract
Company HQ
Waterloo, London, UK
Leadership
Mike Fairman
(CEO)Previous CEO of Checkatrade and giffgaff. Also worked as the Head of O2 Broadband and as Head Product Developer for O2 and O2 Telefonica respectively.
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