Legal Counsel

Inpost, Edinburgh

Legal Counsel

Salary Not Specified

Inpost, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

, 13 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dc9f10d2533c430ca34d9604ed8934c8

Full Job Description

Want to be part of a hyper growth, fast paced, global business that is radically changing the decades old delivery universe as we know it? If so, read on, as we're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team! Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK's leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our InPost collection points, we're bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel. On our path to transforming e-commerce delivery in the UK, we're building an unparalleled group of talent that's hungry to help us disrupt the industry (find our 2023 annual report here). Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply-chain. We're a passionate bunch and expectations are high, but we're team players - collaborating, supporting, and leaving egos at the door. About the role We are excited to welcome a talented lawyer to our in-house Legal team at InPost UK. Reporting to our General Counsel with support from our Senior Legal Counsel you'll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth, high quality legal team. Your work will be highly varied - while your primary focus will be supporting our commercial teams to drive business growth across our locker network and eCommerce partnerships, you will also collaborate with other core functions and contribute to impactful initiatives across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their in-house expertise in a rapidly evolving company. At InPost, we are truly revolutionising the traditional delivery landscape through the quality of our technology, people, products and partnerships. If you're excited by the idea of being part of a business that is positively impacting the daily lives of the people around you, while having both the autonomy and support to do your best work, this is the role for you. What you'll be doing:

  • Business Partnering: Provide clear and practical commercial and contract advice across all levels of the business, particularly with our commercial, marketing and logistics teams
  • Contract Delivery: Review, draft and negotiate key commercial contracts across retail partners, suppliers and our locker estate network in partnership with senior leadership and sales teams
  • Litigation and Compliance: Support with general claims and litigation management while managing business compliance day-to-day
  • Continuous Improvement: Critically review, refine and update precedents library and playbooks
  • Innovation Support: Partner with the wider legal team offering advice on new product design and launches
  • Regulatory Foresight: Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments to ensure InPost is well-prepared for the future

    Legal Expertise: You're a qualified lawyer (qualified in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction) with around 3 years' PQE having trained with a reputable law firm - in-house experience is preferred
  • Commercial Acumen: You blend deep legal knowledge with a solid understanding of business dynamics, always looking to align legal outcomes with commercial objectives
  • Contract Delivery: Stellar drafting skills and experience negotiating commercial contracts
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience partnering with commercial teams at all levels of seniority, with the ability to distil complex legal issues into clear and actionable business advice. You build relationships through credibility and great natural rapport
  • Resilience and Adaptability: You can navigate ambiguity with a cool head, have a high level of accountability and approach working in an ever-changing environment with humour and determination
  • Ideally, this is hybrid role based in our central London office 2-3 days per week. If you live further afield within a commutable distance to visit the office regularly we are still happy to chat. We are also open to UK qualified candidates based in Edinburgh who are happy with a hybrid role based 2-3 days a week at our Edinburgh office. We're looking for people who are ready for a fast-paced environment, get their kicks out of problem-solving and can balance getting today's stuff done, whilst building for the future. We're looking for people with drive and natural curiosity - who want to do things differently. And do them brilliantly.

    At InPost we hire awesome people who aren't afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm! Apply today to be our next Legal Counsel and grow your career with InPost.

    We love to reward our people for the great work they do: Enhanced Annual Leave - 26 Days Plus the Option to Buy Additional Days per year More time for you to relax, explore, and enjoy life. Vitality Health Care Stay healthy and happy with our top-notch health coverage. Work from Anywhere - 4 Weeks per year Embrace the freedom to work remotely abroad for up to 4 weeks per year, allowing you to explore new horizons while staying connected. Enhanced Parental Leave We support you during those precious family moments. Rail Discount Commute with ease! Purchase an annual season ticket, expense it through our InPost expenses procedure, and enjoy a more affordable interest free repayment over the year. Volunteering Day Take a paid day to make a difference in your community. More Perks... Hybrid Working (Role suitability dependent) We innovate, collaborate and optimise by coming together 3 days per week in the office. The Tech You Need Work from home like a pro with the right tech set up. Perks at Work Save money on life's big and small purchases with access to local and national discounts and online classes. Bring Your Dog to Work Day (Every Friday) Make every Friday pawsitively amazing! The InPost process: We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we'd like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20-30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you'll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role. At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people. We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.