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Dominican Legal Research Associate

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking lawyers with litigation or corporate/transactional experience to support new Dominican Republic dataset projects. This role involves compiling publicly available legal and financial documents to contribute to internal testing and external demonstrations for advanced AI systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their legal expertise and familiarity with Dominican law to collect, organize, and verify documents in a fully remote and asynchronous environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and organize publicly available legal and financial documents based on project guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of all compiled materials.
• Follow structured documentation processes to meet defined quality standards.
• Verify sources and ensure all data is obtained from public, verifiable platforms.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the project manager and meet all deadlines.

Ideal Qualifications

• 2–3 years of active practicing experience in litigation or corporate/transactional law in the Dominican Republic.
• Familiarity with Dominican legal and regulatory document sources.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work on short timelines.

Opportunity Highlights

• Part-time, project-based engagement (expected duration: 2–3 weeks).
• 10–20 hours per week, depending on availability and project needs.
• Fully remote and asynchronous work.
• Contractor engagement via Mercor with weekly payments processed through Stripe Connect.

Legal Counsel

Location: City of London (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Is this the role for you?

Our client, a market-leading talent consultancy group, is looking for a commercially aware Legal Counsel (0–2 PQE) to support their in-house legal function. This is a hands-on role working across multiple recruitment brands, offering broad exposure, responsibility and excellent development in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

What you will do:

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts (client terms, supplier agreements, NDAs, MSAs)


• Support Bids & Contracts Team during tenders and negotiations


• Advise on recruitment, employment and compliance matters (IR35, AWR, Conduct Regs)


• Provide legal support to General Counsel and wider business functions


• Help develop contract templates, processes and risk management


• Prioritise legal tasks in a fast-moving environment

What you’ll bring:

• UK Qualified Solicitor (0–2 PQE) with commercial / employment law experience


• Understanding of recruitment sector legislation (IR35, AWR, worker models)


• Strong contract review and negotiation skills


• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail


• Proactive, collaborative and able to work under pressure

Why join?

• Hybrid working (2 days office)


• Bonus + private healthcare + great benefits


• Fun, supportive culture with regular events and rewards


• Christmas close without using annual leave


• Wellness, DEI and engagement initiatives


• Real scope to grow your in-house legal career

Apply now to join a high-performing, people-first organisation in a pivotal Legal Counsel role.

Leading offshore law firm are looking to hire an in-house legal counsel to join their specialist in-house legal team that supports the firm world-wide- this role is based in Jersey, however UK based lawyers seeking a remote/ hybrid role are also invited to apply. 

Role Profile: 

Working closely with the General Counsel, you will advise on a range of interesting and diverse legal workload covering a number of international locations. Responsibilities include::

Risk 

• Maintain best practice in legal, reputational and operational risk management.


• Identify, analyse and propose mitigation for legal, reputational and operational risks arising from client mandates.


• Support the ongoing development of a strong compliance culture.


• Assist client facing teams in maintaining confidentiality and legal privilege where appropriate

Contractual

• Maintaining our existing global terms of business, supplementary product terms, jurisdiction terms and data processing terms, register of "special terms" clients and the global terms of business manual.


• Review commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, supplier contracts and licence agreements) from a legal risk perspective and assist directors and senior management to negotiate such contracts when required.


• Draft and maintain various intra-group agreements including outsourcing agreements, service agreements, management charge letters and outsourcing agreements.


• Assist with a project to automate our engagement letters and additional documents across all locations to ensure global consistency and best practice.


• Assist with advising directors and senior management to negotiate bespoke client terms of business when required.

Regulatory

• Assist with advising on outsourcing issues.


• Assist with advising on obligations arising under applicable codes of practice and other codes and guidance notes published by regulators.


• Assist on regulatory licence applications, and the process for ending existing registrations.


• Maintain legal and regulatory small print bank.


• Advise on the legal and regulatory issues regarding overseas working.


• Advise on automatic exchange of information laws and regulations including FATCA, CRS DAC6 and MDR.


• In conjunction with colleagues in our Risk & Compliance team, assist on advising on AML issues including eligible introducer letters and the legal aspects of ABC, SOW/SOF and other CDD related issues.

Compliance

• Prepare papers for local boards and senior management on relevant legal and regulatory issues.


•  Attend quarterly board meetings, if required.


• Assist in managing senior executive and key stake holder relationships across our locations, if required.


• Provide legal input on policies, procedures and guidance notes.

Internal Projects

• Assist with preparing the legal section of ILA/SOGA forms. Other colleagues will deal with all governance aspects associated with internal licensing.


• Assist with advising on new products, entries into new jurisdictions, office moves, acquisitions and disposals, if required.


• Assist with a project to review, create and update the corporate and trust precedents used by client facing teams in all locations.


• Maintain & develop the existing knowhow platform used by the in-house legal team.


• Advise/assist on a wide range of issues, from data protection, sanctions and conflicts of interest and related mitigation measures.


• Assist client facing teams with responses to client supplier queries in areas such as modern slavery and insurance.


• Assist client facing teams in all our locations with ad hoc legal queries on company law, trust law and contractual and other matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Commercial lawyer with circa 1-4 years PQE and ideally with experience of corporate/ funds law. 


• Candidates from practice and in-house are invited to apply (particularly if gained within a regulated environment). 

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

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Legal Counsel (2–3 PQE)

London | £80,000 + bonus | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Our client, a highly regarded international insurance group, is seeking a Legal Counsel (2–3 PQE) to join their lean and collaborative in-house legal team in London. The team supports the business across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Canada, working on high-value, strategically important matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer looking to gain broad international exposure, work closely with senior stakeholders, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting strategic corporate projects, including M&A.
• Reviewing, negotiating and finalising commercial and insurance-related contracts.
• Advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Acting as the key point of contact between the business and external counsel globally.
• Analysing the impact of UK and international legislative and regulatory developments.

Candidate Profile

• UK-qualified lawyer with 2–3 years' PQE, ideally gained in a regulated industry (insurance experience advantageous but not essential).
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Confident communicator with the ability to advise stakeholders and deliver practical solutions.
• Organised, adaptable and comfortable managing a varied workload.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and willing to learn new areas of law.

The Offer

• Salary of £80,000 + bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Exposure to high-value, international legal work.
• Opportunities for professional and commercial development within an inclusive and supportive environment.

This role will suit a motivated and ambitious lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact in a global business.

Company Description
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomics and for quality assurance applications. LGC's tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

Job Description
About the Role
This role will be based out of our London Victoria office with the flexibility to work on a hybrid bases, coming onsite once or twice a week.
We are looking for a talented
Commercial Legal Counsel
to join our Legal & Risk team, providing expert legal advice and support across the
LGC Group
, with a particular focus on the
LGC Standards business unit
. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and wants to work on projects that make a real impact across the organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal support across the LGC Group, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of customer and supplier agreements.
• Offer advice on disputes, intellectual property matters, and general legal queries.
• Build strong working relationships and act as the primary legal adviser to nominated business areas.
• Collaborate with the Legal Business Partner for LGC Standards to support all legal, compliance, and risk matters.
• Support the development of contract templates and manage workflows through our contract management platform.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the Legal & Risk team, including the adoption of legal technology and AI tools.

Qualifications
What We're Looking For

• Qualified lawyer with 2+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• A collaborative teammate with the confidence to work independently when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with legal technology and a passion for innovation is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Broad legal knowledge and a desire to work across legal, compliance, and risk areas.
• Enthusiastic and driven – someone whose positive energy inspires those around them.
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development.
• Strong collaborator who willingly shares knowledge and ideas.
• Credible and confident in dealings with senior partners.
• Curious about technology and open to experimenting with new tools.

Why Join Us?
At LGC, we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of matters, influence change through technology, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Additional Information

Our Values

BRCGS operates with five core values that underpin everything we do:

• Passion
• Curiosity
• Integrity
• Brilliance
• Respect

We deliver world-class solutions and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and achieve their full potential

Equal opportunities

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief.

We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace.
Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen.
Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech — all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the bran­d is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions.
About The Role
As Legal Counsel for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty you will report directly to a Senior Legal Counsel. You will provide legal support to the global commercial, talent, marketing and advertising teams (excluding China), delivering to the business the very highest standards of legal advice and regulatory compliance whilst supporting the business with its international growth.

You will support the business negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts relating to creative services, VIP and talent, partnerships, sponsorship, endorsements and IP licences. The team is also responsible for advising on marketing campaigns across all media, product packaging, brand and product collaboration, consumer law and CAP/BCAP Codes and DMCCA compliance.

As required, you will assist other areas of the business and legal team on a broad range of legal matters, including distribution, procurement and digital and technology (including AI).

You will also support the legal team to develop and enhance effective working processes with the business to ensure that the business' objectives are achieved within appropriate timescales and with the relevant stakeholder approval.

As Legal Counsel you will

• Assisting with legal affairs relating to consumer, marketing and advertising matters, with supervision from the Senior Legal Counsel
• Supporting the business with day-to-day legal queries, identifying legal risks and providing commercially sound advice
• Assisting with the development and implementation of legal procedures and policies to ensure the business' compliance with applicable laws
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts, legal documents and other regulatory or contractual requirements
• Reviewing marketing collateral across all media and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Supporting the business with legal proceedings, working with outside counsel when required
• Preparing and conducting legal training for staff

About You
Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Accurate, clear and concise communication (written and oral) of legal and non-legal information
• Knows the importance of good working relationships (internal and external); communicates and builds trust and rapport
• Demonstrates presentation skills that effectively convey a message
• Organises and co-ordinates workload and priorities to provide timely and effective support
• Show flexibility and overcomes difficulties to achieve results within targets and timescales
• Demonstrates and displays the Charlotte Tilbury values at all times

Professional Excellence and Business Acumen

• Qualified legal professional
• Researches effectively to develop understanding of the law or specialist area
• Drafts and negotiates in a logical manner using standard templates and precedents. Takes ownership of documentation produced
• Applies knowledge and skills relevant to role. Works with a commercial mind set
• Exercises judgment on when to seek advice or escalate
• Demonstrates structured analysis and interpretation of legal and non-legal information
• Recognises, understands and communicates project risks
• Knows how activities, processes and systems relevant to the role fit together and interact
• Understands the foundations of the beauty/retail market and seeks to learn more
• Demonstrates understanding and awareness of other cultures, jurisdictions and business approaches
• Shares ideas and identifies and acts on opportunities to contributes to the team's knowledge bank (templates / play books) for their specialist area

Personal Conduct

• Enthusiastic, responsible and accurate in the work environment
• Demonstrates ability to work in a changing and fast paced environment responding well to change and challenges
• Hungry to learn - seeks feedback and learns from it
• Understands priorities. Asks questions to understand context, clarify deadlines and understand expectations
• Encourages and supports others to adapt to change
• Takes the initiative and demonstrates personal ownership to get things done despite barriers and obstacles

Professional Experience

• Qualified Solicitor - England and Wales
• Solid training and qualifications from a leading national or international law firm or reputable business
• Experience of working for a global brand and advising on multi-jurisdictional issues is highly desirable

Working Environment

• Office based{{{:}}} Central London (hybrid working, office based for 3 days per week)
• Charlotte Tilbury is a dynamic and fun place to work. As a result, the business drivers can change regularly, and the Legal Counsel will be expected to work at a demanding and efficient pace

Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a global #dreaamteam are key. Even though we have requirements, our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated.
Why join us?

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We're a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting

At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.
If you want to learn more about life at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty please follow our
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Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $100M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.

We're creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.

But we're not stopping there. We're also building the Energy Network: a decentralised platform of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and helping balance the grid. This network strengthens grid stability - a critical foundation for scaling AI data centers and other energy-intensive industries.

As part of this mission, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our London team. You will play a key role in supporting our commercial, corporate, and regulatory workstreams as we expand rapidly across multiple jurisdictions. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of the energy transition and help shape the legal foundations of a new kind of energy company.

Responsibilities

• Own deal flow: Review, draft, and negotiate a high volume of NDAs, MSAs, product order forms, and supplier/customer/technology agreements. Flag risks early and land practical, business-friendly solutions.
• Drive product forward: Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear guidance for new product lines. Research regulatory requirements and use them to develop product specs. Review designs end-to-end to ensure they are launch-ready and compliant.
• Embed with the business: Provide crisp, day-to-day advice to Operations, Finance, Trading, and Product. Turn complex issues into simple decisions and help teams move fast with confidence
• Regulatory sword and shield: Support UK and cross-border compliance, coordinate filings and regulatory submissions, and maintain policies, registers, and training so everything is inspection-ready without roadblocking the business
• Build scalable infrastructure: Create and refine templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and best practices. Streamline workflows and automate the routine so the team can focus on the high-impact work

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house exposure
• Strong grounding in commercial contracts and corporate law, with experience in energy, technology, or financial services a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Enthusiasm for renewable energy, decentralisation, and technology-driven change

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner for office-based employees

Legal Counsel – Competition, Regulation & Operations

Location:
London (Hybrid)

Contract Length:
12 Months

Salary:
£100k-£110k

We're working with a leading UK transport and infrastructure organisation to appoint a
Legal Counsel
with expertise in
competition, regulatory, and operational law
. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing legal team operating at the intersection of commercial, regulatory, and public law in a complex, high-profile environment.

The Role

This broad and varied position will see you provide professional legal advice across operational and regulatory matters, including competition law. You'll advise on a wide range of issues, such as:

• Commercial contracts and procurement
• Litigation, disputes, and judicial review
• Environmental, aviation, and security law
• Employment, criminal, and defamation matters

You'll play a key role in ensuring the business remains fully compliant with all legal and regulatory obligations, delivering pragmatic, timely, and commercially focused advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and regulatory contracts and policies.
• Advising on competition and regulatory risks, ensuring compliance and mitigating exposure.
• Supporting investigations and regulatory prosecutions.
• Delivering compliance training and producing practical legal guidance for operational teams.
• Identifying legal risks and opportunities, providing strategic and business-oriented solutions.
• Reporting to senior counsel and the executive team on key legal developments.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a strong academic background.
• Solid experience in
  competition and regulatory law
  gained within a major law firm or large corporate (FTSE 100 or equivalent).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advisory skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Collaborative, professional, and solutions-driven approach.

A little bit about us…

Pion produces award-winning technology for the biggest retailers on the planet, connecting them with the youth market. We're constantly innovating to offer new solutions that satisfy our consumers, drive ROI for our clients, and create an empowering workplace for our employees.

Life at Pion Where People Thrive

At Pion, we're driven by big ideas and bold thinkers.

Our purpose is clear we make it possible to reward those who shape our world, from Students to Healthcare workers and more. That mission demands diverse perspectives and a culture where everyone belongs.

Our people power everything we do from innovation to collaboration. We're here to break down barriers and build a space where everyone can grow, learn, and thrive—because affordability starts with empowered people.

Check out our SHARP values to find out more about our culture.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the requirements, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. We don't think you should have to tick every box. We value your uniqueness, and it goes without saying that all applications are welcome, even if you don't think you fit the criteria.

Need any adjustments to support you with your application? Just drop us an email at

About the role.

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join us.

Responsibilities include

• Commercial Contracting - Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including Pion's standard terms and third-party contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Go-to-Market Support - Partner with the Chief Sales Officer and commercial leaders to enable new business growth and brand renewals through effective, commercially sound legal support.
• Contract Operations & Training - Maintain and enhance the Commercial Legal Playbook, streamline workflows, and deliver training to teams on contracting principles, negotiation strategies, and risk management.

• Data Protection & Compliance - Advise on data protection and privacy provisions within SaaS and advertising technology contracts, and support wider regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Legal Support - Collaborate with the General Counsel and broader business on legal, compliance, and governance matters — including product, IP, employment, and emerging areas such as AI and digital regulation.

A little bit about you.

We'd really like to hear from you, if you have

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate.

• Previous in-house experience (including NQ level) is required.

• Strong understanding of English contract law and familiarity with international contracting practices, particularly in the United States.

• Genuine interest in commercial contracting and business operations, with enthusiasm for improving in-house legal processes and efficiency.

• Solid grasp of data protection principles within SaaS or technology-driven environments, ideally with exposure to information security or ISO frameworks.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Clear, confident communicator who is adaptable, proactive, and collaborative, with the curiosity and resilience to navigate ambiguity and deliver pragmatic solutions.

Life at Pion.

Let's take a look at a few things that make Pion an amazing place to work…

Competitive salary.

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Accredited 'Great Place To Work' company in three categories.

Commitment to personal development and career growth, coaching workshops and progression plans.

Remote-first working environment. This means you're not obligated to come into the office, you can choose the environment you think you excel best in.

Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4:30-6:30pm).

Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.

Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino's, Uber and loads more

£200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.

Want to know more?

Check out our career site for everything you need to know about starting a career with Pion.

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