Legal Counsel | Shape the Future of Legal Operations | London

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.Are you a dynamic legal professional ready to redefine what in-house legal counsel looks like?Join Tecknuovo, a deliberately different technology consultancy where legal advice isn''t just reactive, it''s integrated into every business decision, driving commercial value, and enabling agile operations across our scaling business.This isn''t your typical legal roleForget siloed legal departments. As our Legal Counsel, you''ll be at the heart of business operations, working face-to-face with our London team 4 days a week, embedded within our innovative Business Operations Hub. You''ll report directly to our Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and have the unique opportunity to build the legal function alongside our growth trajectory.What makes this opportunity special?Business Integration : Your legal expertise directly shapes commercial strategy and day-to-day operationsGrowth Pathway : Perfect stepping stone for ambitious lawyers eyeing Head of Legal positionsDiverse Portfolio : From cutting-edge IP and AI compliance to commercial contracts and employment lawAgile Environment : Work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven consultancyOwnership Culture : Take genuine ownership of legal matters in a business that values autonomy and initiativeYou''ll thrive here if you:Have 3-4 years post-qualification experience with at least 2 years in-houseCombine strong commercial acumen with pragmatic legal thinkingExcel at stakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationAre curious about emerging tech (AI, machine learning) and their legal implicationsWant to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvementSeek a role where legal expertise creates competitive advantageYour impact areas:Commercial Excellence : Draft and negotiate customer agreements (with a focus on public sector frameworks) and supplier agreements, managing full contract lifecyclesStrategic Advisory : Provide commercially focused legal guidance across employment, data protection, public procurement for customer frameworks, procurement/supply chain, and regulatory complianceInnovation Leadership : Navigate IP protection for proprietary technologies and advise on AI/emerging tech legal frameworksOperational Excellence : Develop legal systems and processes that scale with our growthRisk Management : Support dispute resolution and ensure regulatory compliance across IT consultancy operationsWhy join our Business Operations Hub?Our Hub isn''t just support, it''s the engine that drives operational excellence and competitive advantage. You''ll work alongside Quality, IT, Business Assurance, and Sustainability teams under dynamic leadership, with a customer service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.Ready to grow with us?We''re committed to your development with bespoke training, study support, and opportunities to lead initiatives. This role offers genuine progression potential for the right candidate looking to evolve into senior legal leadership.Location : London (4 days in office)Experience : 3-4 years PQE, with strong in-house backgroundIndustry : Technology Consultancy (professional services experience advantageous)