This role is part time (3-4 days per week)

As the leader in maritime intelligence, Pole Star empowers better decision-making and protects clients’ business interests, assets, seafarers, vessels, cargo, infrastructure, investments, profitability, and reputation - through provision of high-performance, cyber-secure solutions underpinned by immense service and constant technological innovation. We have offices in London, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong and Panama, alongside presence in Australia. Teams are made up of over 19 nationalities, speaking 25 different languages.

The Opportunity:

As Legal Counsel at Pole Star, you will be the sole legal professional managing IP/Data rights and SaaS contracts for our growing technology company. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) who has a strong background in IP/Data rights and SaaS agreements. You will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance and protecting our intellectual property.

Responsibilities:

Intellectual Property / Data Rights:

• Provide expert guidance on intellectual property and data rights matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to protect and maximise the value of the organisation's intellectual assets.
• Conduct comprehensive legal analysis to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation:

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of contracts, with a focus on software licensing, SaaS procurement, and services agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives and legal requirements while mitigating risks.

Legal Compliance:

• Ensure that all standard company contracts/agreements incorporate relevant and up-to-date legal clauses, including but not limited to Anti-Bribery, Slavery, and GDPR provisions.
• Conduct periodic reviews to maintain compliance with evolving legal standards.

Due Diligence and Third-Party Relationships:

• Perform due diligence on all new and existing third-party consultants, agents, and distributors.
• Develop and maintain procedures for retaining and managing external relationships in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
  

Compliance Training and Internal Procedures:

• Deliver annual compliance training to Pole Star personnel.
• Develop and review procedures for internal review and approval of travel, hospitality, and entertainment expenses related to government officials.

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Handle commercial litigation matters and lead dispute resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed, providing guidance on legal strategy and objectives.

Commercial Property and Employment Law:

• Provide legal counsel on commercial property matters.
• Address generic employment and consultancy law issues as they arise.

Regulatory and Strategic Commercial Matters:

• Advise on regulatory compliance, government and public procurement matters.
• Provide legal input on strategic commercial initiatives to support business goals.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ Post Qualified Experience (PQE)
• Specific expertise in IP / data rights
• Knowledge of data protection laws and regulatory frameworks
• Strong Organisational skills & attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams

Additional Skills: (Nice to have skills which are not mandatory)

• This is an autonomous role so you must have strong interpersonal skills as well as be commercially minded and highly organised
• Experience working in a Technology/SaaS business

Benefits

Outside IR35 contract
Initial 3 month
£400-£500 per day.

Pole Star is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and including in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race,colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

*This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the sole discretion of the Employer*