Legal & Compliance Officer

Legal & Compliance Officer

Location: UK (Cambridgeshire area)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Commercial
About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and commercially minded Legal & Compliance Officer to join a growing, technology-focused organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of law, business, and innovation.

You will play a key role in supporting legal, regulatory, and compliance activities across the business, ensuring strong governance, managing risk, and maintaining compliance across international operations. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, this position offers a broad and varied workload.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, confidentiality, licensing, and consultancy contracts
• Manage the full contract lifecycle and maintain accurate records
• Support commercial teams with negotiations and risk assessment

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection (GDPR), export controls, and corporate governance requirements
• Develop and implement internal compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and compliance monitoring
• Deliver training and guidance to employees

Legal Risk & Advisory

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice across the organisation
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks
• Support dispute resolution and litigation where required
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct and compliance

HR & Employment Law

• Advise on employment law matters including contracts, policies, and employee relations issues
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes
• Ensure HR practices remain legally compliant

Intellectual Property

• Assist in managing and protecting intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
• Liaise with external advisors on filings and IP strategy

External Counsel

• Manage relationships with external legal advisors
• Coordinate legal support and ensure cost-effective use of services

About You
Essential

• 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance, or regulatory environments
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

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