Head of Legal

Job Description

Unmind is the leading workplace wellbeing platform, on a mission to create mentally healthy workplaces where employees can flourish.

Grounded in science and built for enterprise, we drive people-first performance at some of the world’s biggest brands, including Uber, Major League Baseball, NHS, Disney, Standard Chartered, Mediacom and British Airways.

Our services support the whole organisation with data-driven performance insights for leaders, training for managers, wellbeing tools for all employees, as well as access to a global network of accredited mental health practitioners.

Our internal standards are as high as those of our clients. We’re an ambitious VC backed software business on the exhilarating 10-100M phase of our growth journey. It’s hard and rewarding work and we’re determined to be our very best case study along the way.

Unmind believe high performance will hinge on the powerful harmony between our relentless drive for results and creating an environment that elevates our people's wellbeing. This wouldn’t be possible without a dedication to our core values:

• Be Human
• Grow Your Mind
• Innovate at Speed
• Inspire & Impact

To learn more about what these values mean to us, visit our careers page.

Our DEI commitment

We strive to build a workplace that celebrates our differences, where every Unminder feels included, equal, seen and heard. This is true regardless of your age, race, gender identity, religion or belief, marital or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, or sexual orientation.

We’re proud of our culture, but not smug. So if there’s anything we can do to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know when you apply, or email talent@unmind.com.

The Role - Head of Legal

Reporting into the CFO, The Head of Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of Unmind’s operations. This is a brand new role and you will help shape the Legal function and processes across Unmind. This includes corporate matters, fundraising activities, business contracts, compliance, intellectual property, HR legalities, and managing a team of infosec experts. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of balancing legal risk with business needs, and possess strong leadership skills to manage and develop the legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Matters:

• Oversee general secretary housekeeping, including board meetings, minutes, and corporate filings.
• Manage corporate governance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Fundraising:

• Lead legal aspects of fundraising activities, including drafting and negotiating shareholders’ agreements and warranties agreements.
• Provide legal support for investor relations and equity financing.

Business Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and infosec agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate risks.

Tax:

• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and external advisors to optimise tax strategies.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Oversee ISO 27001 accreditation and maintain high standards of data security.

Intellectual Property:

• Develop and execute IP registration and protection strategy.
• Manage IP portfolio and address infringement issues.

HR Legal Matters:

• Provide legal advice on labour law and HR policies.
• Handle employment agreements, disputes, and terminations.

Business Partnership:

• Act as a business partner to various teams, providing legal insights and support.
• Foster strong working relationships across the organisation, especially Sales team

Procurement Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement contracts to ensure favorable terms for Unmind.
• Manage supplier relationships and contractual obligations.

Team Management:

1. Manage and mentor a team of 3 infosec experts.
2. Coordinate with external legal experts as required.

Requirements

We encourage you to remove education from your CV upon application as qualifications are not a driving factor in our decision making and we are committed to tackling educational inequality. We firmly believe that no one is the finished article and that there should be learning in every role you do. However, some experience in the following is important for this position:

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably within a high-growth tech or SaaS environment.
• Proven track record in corporate governance, fundraising, and managing business contracts.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, data protection laws, and ISO 27001 standards.
• In-depth knowledge of AI and its legal implications.
• Experience in intellectual property strategy and management.
• Expertise in HR-related legal matters and labour law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Benefits

At Unmind we believe in having a whole person approach and we hope that our benefits enhance the lives of Unminders, helping them be happy, healthy and fulfilled. You can see the full list of our benefits on our careers page, but they include:

• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Unmind Equity scheme
• Generous gender neutral parental leave
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday day off and 2 celebration days
• Revive and Thrive Days: the second Friday of every month is a company day off
• Flexible working, including flexible use of Public Holidays and 3pm finishes on Fridays June-August
• Hybrid working from dog-friendly Central London office (1 team day a week)
• £1,000 annual learning budget with 2 days learning leave
• Monthly ClassPass Subscription
• Financial wellbeing support via Bippit
• Access to the Unmind platform, including Talk - book free, weekly sessions with a therapist or coach