Legal Counsel
About the Company
Refined Networks provides global technology, logistics, and ecommerce expertise that enables brands to launch and scale on the world’s leading online marketplaces. Since 2021, we’ve partnered with 100+ brands on platforms including Nordstrom, Macy’s, John Lewis, Next, and Zalando. Our global 3PL network supports both direct-to-consumer and wholesale fulfilment, combining logistics, technology, and marketplace expertise to provide brands with a seamless platform for international growth.
With a growing client base and a fast-paced, collaborative culture, we are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support our continued expansion.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic team in a high-growth environment. The role will provide broad exposure across the business, including direct engagement with clients, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
You will play a key role in supporting commercial operations, particularly in relation to e-commerce and technology-enabled services, while also advising on a range of general legal matters. This position offers strong development potential and visibility within the senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, e-commerce platform agreements, supplier contracts, and NDAs
- Advising on legal issues relating to digital commerce, online/ retail sales models, and technology-enabled retail services
- Managing the contract lifecycle process and supporting the business on contract strategy and risk mitigation
- Providing generalist legal support across the organisation, including corporate, regulatory, and operational matters
- Supporting on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of client / company assets (including AI-related outputs and tools)
- Supporting compliance with data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR, particularly in the context of customer data and online platforms
- Assisting with competition law considerations, including those relevant to online marketplaces and digital distribution models
- Partnering closely with sales, product, and operations teams to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice
- Liaising directly with clients on contractual and legal matters where required
- Instructing and managing external counsel where appropriate
Skills & Experience
- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction)
- Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, ideally within a technology or e-commerce environment
- Experience advising on e-commerce, digital platforms, or online consumer-facing products is highly desirable
- Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data-driven products within a retail or technology context would be advantageous
- Working knowledge of intellectual property, data protection/privacy, and competition law
- Strong academic background
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients
- Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- High levels of responsibility and autonomy from an early stage
- Significant exposure to clients and senior leadership
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression