Legal Counsel

About the role

This position offers a broad scope of commercial and regulatory support for a global eSIM provider. You will work closely with various departments on agreements, compliance, and risk management. It is a hands-on role for someone seeking exposure to a rapidly expanding legal department.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create, examine, and finalize various business contracts, including those for partnerships, vendors, distribution, and telecom services, to support global eSIM operations in over 200 countries.
• Offer ongoing legal guidance to commercial, product, and marketing teams regarding contract risks, regulatory considerations, and deal structuring, escalating complex or high-risk issues as needed.
• Contribute to data privacy and protection efforts, ensuring adherence to regulations like GDPR and other international data protection laws.
• Monitor and interpret telecommunications and consumer protection rules in key markets, alerting stakeholders to potential risks.
• Develop and refine contract templates, guidelines, and internal legal documents to enhance efficiency and consistency within the legal team.
• Assist with corporate governance tasks, including managing entities and coordinating with external legal advisors in different countries.
• Partner with People, Finance, and Security teams on legal matters affecting employees, suppliers, and company policies.

Requirements

• Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales, or hold an equivalent credential, with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Possess a strong foundation in general commercial law, including drafting and negotiating diverse agreements such as partnership, vendor, and distribution contracts, preferably gained within a rapidly growing organization.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide clear, direct legal advice to colleagues early in the development process, not just after decisions are made.
• Exhibit excellent organizational abilities, capable of managing a large volume of contracts and competing demands independently.

Nice to have

• Prior in-house experience at a technology or digital product company, especially one with international operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in telecommunications, consumer protection, or similar sectors.
• Experience in developing or enhancing legal operations tools, such as templates, playbooks, or contract automation systems.

Skills & tools

• English language proficiency for both verbal and written communication.

Practical notes

• Employment will be on a full-time, permanent basis with a local contract in the UK.
• Further details on benefits can be found at https://airalo-public.notion.site/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3?pvs=74.
• Applicants acknowledge that background checks may be requested upon successful application, with prior consent and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process.