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WhiteHat
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London, Greater London
In-house Counsel
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Job Description
Were WhiteHat. A tech start up on a mission to create an outstanding alternative to university. By delivering training in partnership with world-class content providers, through a combination of 1:1 coaching and cutting-edge tech, we offer apprenticeships that genuinely rival the learning experience at elite universities. We raised a $16m Series A round last year, led by some of the worlds leading investors (including Index Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures). We were also listed as one of LinkedIns top startups and a Forbes Ones to watch for 2020. We want to build an iconic company that becomes one of the great European businesses of our generation. Your mission in this role: establish the WhiteHat in-house legal function. This role is suitable for someone with a background in contract law, but who is also willing to advise across employment law, data practices and company expansion planning. This is a broad, in-house commercial role where you will be exposed to a variety of legal work. You will be a UK qualified lawyer with a commercial mindset and the ability to think creatively to achieve the business commercial objectives. You will value building internal and external relationships and be confident to challenge. You will be a natural negotiator with the ability to influence and persuade both internal and external stakeholders. This role is currently a part-time position. The opportunity: * Establish and run a new legal function for a rapidly growing business * Work closely with the Finance Director, Sales & Customer Service team and our Co-Founders * Provide accurate and timely legal guidance to the company * Advise on IP, commercial, corporate and marketing matters * Help build a proactive compliance culture across WhiteHat * Responsibility for all key legal documentation for the business * Provide legal support to the WhiteHat GDPR team, maintaining the companys Data Privacy policies and procedures * Keep up to date with legal developments in the apprenticeship field Requirements * A strong legal background with a minimum of 5 years PQE * Exceptional communication skills with an ability to make complex regulatory concepts clear to business teams and clients * Collaborative working style * Experience in Data Protection policies and procedures * Experience in negotiating a range of commercial agreements * Someone who relishes the startup environment and is happy to roll up their sleeves * Willingness to advise across all legal tasks - drawing on specialist support when needed * Experience in a fast paced, fast growth environment is desirable * Aligned to the WhiteHat mission Benefits Apart from working with a smart, passionate and highly motivated team on a mission you care about, you will also get: * 27 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays to keep the tank topped up * Perkbox benefits, for everything from phone insurance to gym membership * Drinks, snacks and regular treats which can be enjoyed in the summer from the balcony on our 5th floor.