Legal Counsel at iProov

Iproov Limited

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About iProov

iProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors – organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more.

Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.

The Role

Reports to: CFO

Location: Hybrid – London

As the first in-house Legal Counsel at iProov, you will work closely with external advisors on a variety of legal issues relating to a multi-market, multi jurisdiction business. You will be required to transform current operating processes including ensuring efficient management and mitigation of legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for development of the legal function, providing oversight, direction, and assistance on a broad range of complex legal issues related to corporate and commercial legal contracts. This will Include finance, data protection, employment legal matters, commercial agreements, litigation, risk management, integration of mergers & acquisitions and compliance related matters.

You will also work closely with the compliance and information security team to ensure that iProov complies with the applicable laws and regulations.

Your ability to build relationships and influence internationally based as well as UK based teams will be highly important.

Responsibilities

Legal Strategy and Compliance

• Develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies to safeguard the company’s interests in a rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape.
• Ensure compliance with international laws and regulations applicable to our industry, including data privacy, intellectual property, and cybersecurity.

Contract Management and Negotiation:

• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring that contracts align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency.

Intellectual Property Protection:

• Manage and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Advise on strategies to enhance and enforce intellectual property rights globally.
• Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve disputes, both internally and externally, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external legal counsel as needed.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments impacting the technology industry globally.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to ensure timely compliance with emerging requirements.

Corporate Governance:

• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board matters, policies, and procedures.

Develop

• Work closely with internal stakeholders promoting legal, compliance and risk management to ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices.

Training and Education:

• Conduct legal training sessions for employees to increase awareness of legal issues and foster a culture of compliance.
• Develop and implement training programs on legal and regulatory matters relevant to the technology and biometrics sector.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Provide legal oversight and support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions.

Required skills and attributes

• The successful candidate should be an experienced commercial contracts/corporate lawyer.
• Experience in consumer protection, privacy, data protection and competition law will also be advantageous.
• Ability to provide robust, pragmatic advice and the ability to offer solutions in addition to identifying issues.
• Good relationship management and communication skills necessary for effective interaction with legally qualified and non-qualified colleagues, senior managers and internal & external stakeholders.

Required experience

• At least 10 years’ post qualification experience. Some in house experience is desirable.
• Qualified solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction.
• 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service – up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service)
• Share Options allocated after passing probation (6 months of service)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme
• Work Overseas Perk – Work globally for up to 2 weeks
• Life Assurance
• SmartHealth – Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family
• Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets
• Work From Home budget which goes towards helping make your home working set up more comfortable
• Enhanced paid family leave
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the office
• Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions
• Vitality Health – a range of options available on this below

The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:

• Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology
• 50% off monthly gym memberships
• Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status
• Half price trainers with Runners Need
• Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero
• Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket
• Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status
• Amazon prime free months based on activity
• Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods
• 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas
• Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free
• Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace
• Discounts on Weight Watchers

Awards

• iProov Is Recognized as One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the CyberTech100

Due to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.