Legal Counsel

N.B. We are open to applicants who are seeking either full-time or more flexible/part-time hours.

MyTutor is the UK’s leading online platform for one-to-one learning, and we’re building a future where access to high-quality learning is stress-free for those who can afford it, and funded for those who can’t. 

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Our handpicked community of over 10,000 tutors work online with students from all walks of life and have already delivered over a million lessons. We’re proud of the fact that over 1,300 schools have chosen to work with us, and that we’ve earned a Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 (You can also check out our tutors’ ratings here.)

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We are committed to conscious inclusion to create a sense of belonging, connection and shared purpose within our teams. We know it’s the right thing to do, and we know it will make us all happier, fulfilled, and successful in our work. You can also find a copy of our current Gender Pay Gap report here and we are continuing to build our roadmap of creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

What’s it all about?

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be delivering and assisting on a wide range of legal services to the business.

We are looking for a lawyer, who enjoys a fast paced and dynamic environment and getting stuck in. This is an in-house generalist legal role. We are looking for someone who is able to come in and support the Head of Legal with the fast-paced workload, focusing primarily on contract negotiation, contract and legal document drafting, document review, legal research, keeping up to date with changes in the law and advising the business appropriately.

The role will involve cross department collaboration, and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills within different areas of legal, including safeguarding, data protection/GDPR, employment, commercial and corporate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for exposure to a wide range of legal matters with an opportunity for growth and personal development.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business at MyTutor – We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and we expect all directors, staff and tutors to share this commitment. This post is subject to a basic DBS check as this role will have access to children’s data.

What’s in it for you?

1. Opportunities for constant learning and development; our Head of Legal is driven to ensure their team is up-skilled.
2. You will be joining a business with a true social purpose - we are on a journey to impact 1 million student lives.
3. You will have a big impact at senior levels on our direction of travel and exposure to a growing EdTech business at a really exciting time in our journey.

The Day to Day

• Assisting Head of Legal with legal research and report drafting
• Drafting, reviewing commercial contracts and NDA’s for approval
• Reviewing and advising on third party supplier’s agreements and standard terms of business, amending and negotiating any necessary changes, either directly or via other business areas
• Drafting agreements, obtaining internal approval and then issuing to and negotiating changes with third parties, either directly or via other business areas
• Updating and reviewing customer terms and conditions in conjunction with other relevant business areas, including Product teams and Risk and Compliance
• Keeping up to date with changes in the law and recommending related changes to agreements and terms and conditions of business
• Researching and responding to a wide range of one-off legal and technical queries

Requirements

Who will you be?

• A solicitor in England and Wales, with at least 2 years PQE (we also welcome more senior lawyers who are looking for a more flexible working environment).
• Commercial contract experience gained either in a reputable national law firm (or equivalent) and relevant in-house experience in-house
• Commercial, proactive, and practical approach to problem solving and the provision of legal advice
• Capable of explaining technical legal issues in a way non-lawyers can understand and interpreting instructions given by non-lawyers
• Capable of communicating legal advice clearly both in writing and verbally at all levels
• Able to build strong working relationships, with good interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ideally you will have start-up experience within the tech world, or experience in the Edtech space, though this is not a deal-breaker. 
• Litigation, employment and or corporate law experience is a plus.
• Flexible and capable of working on multiple tasks at the same time, changing priorities where needed
• Confident, resilient, and enthusiastic
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Close attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision

Benefits

Perks & Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000 p.a. 
• Hybrid working, with 2 days a week spent from our London office (Old Street)
• 25 days holiday, plus 1 ‘time for me’ day and flexible bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements possible, around MyTutor’s core hours
• Workplace pension & salary exchange scheme
• Health & Wellbeing benefit options, plus cycle, tech and gym schemes
• Enhanced parent policies and workplace nursery scheme
• A personal L&D budget of up to £350, pro-rated for part-time employees
• Inclusive policies supporting all staff to flourish, and a wide range of MyTutor communities & networks
• Regular team events & socials

Interview process

• Screening Call with our Talent Lead
• 1st Interview - Competency & Skills Interview with our Head of Legal & Finance Director
• 2nd Interview - Practical task, you’ll be provided with information and format ahead of the meeting (with Head of Legal and a senior business stakeholder)
• Final Interview - Culture & Values Add interview: A discussion with a MyTutor employee outside of the hiring team where they will ask you a series of questions based on our Behaviours & Values.