Counsel, Contracts & Compliance
Organising Institution / Firm
IP House
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Derby, England, United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid in US or UK)
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Juris Doctor (JD) with US bar admission OR UK LLB with solicitor/barrister qualification; 2+ years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in law firm or in-house; Unrestricted right to work in US or UK.
🛡️ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Counsel, Contracts & Compliance at IP House
IP House, a global intellectual property protection firm, is hiring a Counsel, Contracts & Compliance to support commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and legal operations. This is a global role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), suitable for early-career lawyers seeking experience in a high-growth, cross-border environment.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD) with US bar admission OR UK Law Degree (LLB) with completion of solicitor/barrister qualification and admission/entitlement to practice in England & Wales or another UK jurisdiction.
- Experience: 2+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
- Skills: Strong drafting/negotiation skills in commercial agreements; familiarity with data privacy, anti-bribery, or competition law.
- Location/Work Rights: Must be based in and hold unrestricted right to work in the United States or the United Kingdom.
- Desired: Experience with legal AI tools; experience in IP enforcement or content/brand protection industry.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, NDAs, and licensing agreements. Manage contract lifecycle and support RFP/proposal processes.
- Compliance & Risk: Implement policies on data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), anti-bribery (UK Bribery Act, FCPA), and competition law. Conduct audits and develop internal training materials.
- Legal Operations: Conduct legal research, liaise with external counsel (US/UK), maintain legal templates/playbooks, and drive adoption of legal AI tools.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified in the provided source text.
Work Mode: Fully remote or hybrid from US or UK offices. Flexibility in working hours to accommodate global time zones. Occasional travel required.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official LinkedIn job posting for IP House.
- Click the "Apply" button.
- Sign in to LinkedIn or create an account to submit your application.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Application Link: Apply via LinkedIn
Contact: Not specified