Legal Counsel

**About the Company** Refined Networks provides global technology, logistics, and ecommerce expertise that enables brands to launch and scale on the world’s leading online marketplaces.  Since 2021, we’ve partnered with 100\+ brands on platforms including Nordstrom, Macy’s, John Lewis, Next, and Zalando.  Our global 3PL network supports both direct\-to\-consumer and wholesale fulfilment, combining logistics, technology, and marketplace expertise to provide brands with a seamless platform for international growth. With a growing client base and a fast\-paced, collaborative culture, we are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support our continued expansion. **The Role** This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic team in a high\-growth environment. The role will provide broad exposure across the business, including direct engagement with clients, senior stakeholders, and cross\-functional teams. You will play a key role in supporting commercial operations, particularly in relation to e\-commerce and technology\-enabled services, while also advising on a range of general legal matters. This position offers strong development potential and visibility within the senior leadership team. **Key Responsibilities** * Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, e\-commerce platform agreements, supplier contracts, and NDAs * Advising on legal issues relating to digital commerce, online/ retail sales models, and technology\-enabled retail services * Managing the contract lifecycle process and supporting the business on contract strategy and risk mitigation * Providing generalist legal support across the organisation, including corporate, regulatory, and operational matters * Supporting on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of client / company assets (including AI\-related outputs and tools) * Supporting compliance with data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR, particularly in the context of customer data and online platforms * Assisting with competition law considerations, including those relevant to online marketplaces and digital distribution models * Partnering closely with sales, product, and operations teams to provide pragmatic, business\-focused legal advice * Liaising directly with clients on contractual and legal matters where required * Instructing and managing external counsel where appropriate **Skills \& Experience** * Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction) * Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, ideally within a technology or e\-commerce environment * Experience advising on e\-commerce, digital platforms, or online consumer\-facing products is highly desirable * Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data\-driven products within a retail or technology context would be advantageous * Working knowledge of intellectual property, data protection/privacy, and competition law * Strong academic background * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients * Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions\-oriented * Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast\-paced environment **What We Offer** * High levels of responsibility and autonomy from an early stage * Significant exposure to clients and senior leadership * A collaborative and supportive team environment * Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression