In-House Legal Counsel, AutogenAI

• At AutogenAI we believe that great talent comes in many forms, and we know that no one fits a job description perfectly.
• If you’re a quick learner, commercially minded, and excited to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t meet every requirement listed
• We encourage anyone who is passionate about this role to apply, as we value a range of experiences and perspectives
• Commercial Awareness: Healthy appetite for risk with ability to provide practical legal and strategic advice that helps the business move forward at pace
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to parse and assess complex legal language in contracts, governance documents, and compliance regulations to protect AutogenAI’s interests
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to documentation, contract review, and compliance, ensuring accuracy in high-stakes legal work
• Strategic Judgment: Adept at balancing legal counsel with commercial strategy, evaluating external advice, and determining the most prudent actions for the company
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong skills in working with cross-departmental teams to align legal support with business goals, particularly with Commercial, HR, and Investor Relations
• Experience: 4-6 years in corporate legal counsel or in-house legal roles, ideally with a broad focus that includes commercial contracts, corporate governance, or employment law
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with technology, SaaS, or a similarly fast-paced sector where legal agility is critical
• Technical Skills: Experience with managing, or appetite and aptitude to manage, compliance for multi-national employee share schemes
• Education: Qualified lawyer with a degree in law (LL.B or equivalent) and full professional accreditation in a relevant jurisdiction

Desirable

• As the In-House Legal Counsel at AutogenAI, you will play a pivotal role in managing and streamlining our legal functions, working closely with the Commercial, HR, and IP teams, among others
• Your expertise will support our growing operational and strategic demands by handling legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, US, and Australia (supported by external expert counsel where required)
• This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high-impact areas like corporate governance, employee share schemes, and litigation management
• This role will report into our Co-Founder and Deputy Global CEO and has a clear pathway for career growth long term
• Commercial Contracts: Review and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and safeguarding the company’s interests amid increased contract redlining and client-specific documentation requests
• Corporate Governance: Liaise with external corporate counsel (Wilson Sonsini) to manage board and shareholder consents and maintain compliance with corporate governance standards;, liaise with external company secretary to ensure accurate & timely companies house (and other) filings
• Employee Share Schemes: Liaise with external counsel to ensure share option schemes are legally compliant; manage administration of employee share schemes across multiple regions, coordinating documentation, valuations, and compliance across UK, US, and Australia; and oversee procedural documentation for leaver agreements
• Employment Law Matters: Address legal aspects of employment, such as complex contractual queries, legal interpretation, and compliance with employment law in collaboration with regional HR teams (with external legal counsel support)
• Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Maintain existing IP registrations, investigate and pursue new IP opportunities, and liaise with external counsel to seek advice on trademark considerations
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Oversee litigation strategy and resolution, liaising with external counsel on complex issues such as defamation, contractual disputes, and IP infringement cases

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