Legal Associate

Job Description

In this role, you will work closely with our wider team to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and customer agreements.
• Assist in the maintenance of corporate governance documents and compliance matters.
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive legal document and contracts database.
• Stay up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.
• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on various legal and regulatory matters.
• Assist in legal research on various topics as needed.
• Assist in managing intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of experience as a lawyer or legal associate, preferably in a technology or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial agreements.
• Good knowledge of financial services regulations would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Friendly and collaborative attitude.
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Fully flexible working hours (our core hours are 11 am to 4 pm, but outside of these you decide if you thrive AM or PM)
• Hybrid - 1 day per week in our London office (Shoreditch) - we trust you and we're sure you'll do great work from home
• Generous parental leave - we want all Sapients to feel supported in terms of being there for their family
• 6 weeks of remote work throughout the year - feel free to travel, visit friends or family you might have abroad or simply recharge by working from home during this time
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning - we believe a culture of learning is paramount to the success of every Sapient, so you can benefit from more than 100,000 courses on a variety of topics to nurture your growth
• Full access to Calm - your well-being and overall mental health are of utmost importance to us, so we are keen to ensure you feel supported in this regard
• 30 days holiday allowance additional to bank holidays - we're keen to make sure you have time to rest and enjoy life outside work