In-House Legal Counsel
Join AutogenAI – Revolutionising Bid and Proposal Writing with generative AI
AutogenAI is a leader in Generative AI SaaS, transforming how organisations create and optimise winning bids, tenders and proposals through cutting-edge natural language processing technology. We are one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world, expanding rapidly to meet the increasing demand for AI-driven solutions across sectors.
Our innovation stems from a belief that language technology will revolutionise business communication over the next decade. We empower our clients to grow faster and more efficiently by delivering bespoke AI language engines tailored to their needs, saving time, improving content quality, and boosting win rates in highly competitive markets.
We drive AutogenAI’s growth by fostering a culture where innovation and ambition thrive, building a company where everyone can have a career-defining experience. As we scale, we invite passionate professionals to join our journey of innovation, helping shape the future of AI-powered business solutions.
Job summary:
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.
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.
What you'll be responsible for:
- 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.
What you'll bring to the team:
- 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.
Bonus qualifications:
- International Exposure: Experience handling legal matters in multiple jurisdictions, specifically the UK, US, and Australia.
- Litigation Experience: Previous experience coordinating litigation or dispute resolution processes, with an ability to liaise effectively with external counsel.
- Corporate Governance: Familiarity with corporate governance processes for investor and board approvals, including familiarity with HMRC, cap tables, and related compliance.
- Competitive Salary: £70,000 - £120,000 gross per annum, depending on location as well as specific experience and qualifications relevant to the role
- Performance Bonuses: Opportunities for performance-based incentives (where applicable)
- Stock Options: Meaningful equity in the company.
- Retirement Plan: Pension scheme to help secure your future.
- Paid Time Off: Unlimited annual leave (Yes, you read right!)
- Flexible Work Options: Hybrid-working with two office days per week in our beautiful central London office, plus flexible working arrangements.
- Additional Perks: Top-of-the-range laptop (Mac or Windows), regular company events to connect with teammates, and opportunities for continued professional development.
Work environment:
- Customer-Centric Innovation: We thrive on understanding and acting on our customers’ needs, believing that their success drives our success.
- Ownership & Impact: Everyone takes initiative, owns challenges, and moves quickly to deliver results, often breaking the rules to do what’s right.
- Continuous Learning & Bold Experimentation: We embrace change, celebrate learning from failures, and always push the boundaries to raise the bar.
- Transparency & Trust: We value open, honest communication, with feedback and collaboration at the core of everything we do.
- Inclusive & Respectful: Different perspectives drive us forward, and we act with integrity, always doing what we say we’ll do.
Application instructions:
Excited to join us? Send your CV and optionally a cover letter sharing how you can contribute to our mission!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
AutogenAI is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
At AutogenAI we value the unique perspectives each employee brings and strive to provide an equitable environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will gladly assist you.