Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company A prominent international company operating within the superyacht industry is seeking an interim in-house lawyer for a 6-month assignment. Working with UHNW clients and managing high-value, globally mobile assets, the organisation requires additional legal expertise to support business continuity and uphold regulatory compliance during a pivotal phase. Your new role Your responsibilities would include: Providing legal advice to senior leadership Addressing marine, maritime, superyacht, and shipping law matters across the organisation Overseeing compliance frameworks, including AML, KYC, sanctions, and data protection obligations Supporting high-value commercial negotiations, transactions, and drafting complex contractual documentation Managing internal legal workflows and offering guidance to the existing legal team Instructing, managing, and coordinating external counsel on specialist issues What you'll need to succeed Significant PQE as a solicitor or barrister (ideally 5+ years), with a current England & Wales practising certificate Proven experience in marine, maritime, superyacht, or shipping law (essential) Alternatively, experience advising UHNW clients or working within family office environments Strong ability to align legal strategy with commercial objectives and to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms Additional beneficial experience: Broad exposure to related practice areas, such as corporate, commercial, IP, insurance, employment, and other sector-specific regulations What you'll get in return A salary of up to £120,000 (prorated for duration of the contract) The chance to support the legal and business operation of a globally recognised organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Your new company A prominent international company operating within the superyacht industry is seeking an interim in-house lawyer for a 6-month assignment. Working with UHNW clients and managing high-value, globally mobile assets, the organisation requires additional legal expertise to support business continuity and uphold regulatory compliance during a pivotal phase. Your new role Your responsibilities would include: Providing legal advice to senior leadership Addressing marine, maritime, superyacht, and shipping law matters across the organisation Overseeing compliance frameworks, including AML, KYC, sanctions, and data protection obligations Supporting high-value commercial negotiations, transactions, and drafting complex contractual documentation Managing internal legal workflows and offering guidance to the existing legal team Instructing, managing, and coordinating external counsel on specialist issues What you'll need to succeed Significant PQE as a solicitor or barrister (ideally 5+ years), with a current England & Wales practising certificate Proven experience in marine, maritime, superyacht, or shipping law (essential) Alternatively, experience advising UHNW clients or working within family office environments Strong ability to align legal strategy with commercial objectives and to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms Additional beneficial experience: Broad exposure to related practice areas, such as corporate, commercial, IP, insurance, employment, and other sector-specific regulations What you'll get in return A salary of up to £120,000 (prorated for duration of the contract) The chance to support the legal and business operation of a globally recognised organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Quantios Management Services Ltd.
Fleet, Hampshire
Quantios is a fast-growing global SaaS company of approximately 350 people, with operations across the UK, Romania, Malaysia, and Singapore. We provide mission-critical software solutions and are at an exciting stage of our growth journey following a recent acquisition and integration. Our culture is built around our PRIDE behaviours - Practice open listening, Relationships first, Information open, Deliver across teams, Embed and execute - and we are committed to building a One Quantios culture that is inclusive, high-performing, and globally connected. This is a newly created role, reflecting Quantios's maturity and ambition as a business. As our first dedicated Internal Legal Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, commercially-focused legal advice across all areas of the business, supporting the Interim Chief Legal Officer in providing legal oversight for the business generally. You will be the primary legal resource for the organisation, working closely with the senior leadership team, commercial functions, HR, and finance to manage risk, protect the business, and enable growth. This role is ideally suited to a qualified solicitor with experience in-house who is ambitious, commercially minded, and eager to take on broad responsibility early in their career, who will take real ownership of the BAU of the legal function. Job Responsibilities Commercial & Contracts Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts. Provide practical legal guidance to sales and commercial teams on contract terms, liability, IP, and risk allocation. Manage and maintain the contract lifecycle management process, building templates and playbooks to simplify and improve efficiency. Support commercial negotiations, providing legal input at key deal stages and managing commercial disputes that require legal input. Corporate & Governance Manage corporate governance matters across all Quantios entities, including UK, Romania, Malaysia, and Singapore, coordinating with external providers to ensure regulatory compliance as needed. Maintain corporate records, statutory filings, and subsidiary governance documentation. Support the board and senior leadership on regulatory compliance, policies, and governance frameworks. Assist with any future M&A activity, investment rounds, or corporate restructuring. Data Protection & Compliance Act as the primary legal point of contact for UK GDPR and international data protection compliance. Advise on data subject rights, data transfer mechanisms, DPIAs, and breach management. Maintain and update data protection policies, privacy notices, and work with the Information Security Manager to keep records of processing activities up to date. Monitor developments in data protection law and advise on their implications for the business. IP & Technology Advise on intellectual property matters including trade marks, ownership, licensing, and protection of Quantios's software and proprietary assets. Review and advise on open source usage, third-party software licences, and technology agreements. Risk Management & Legal Operations Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks across the business. Manage relationships with and instructions to external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective use of external resource. Develop and maintain legal policies, procedures, and guidance documents for internal stakeholders. Provide legal training and education to relevant business teams. Job Requirements Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate. We anticipate that a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE and some in-house experience would be most suitable. Strong academics and training from a reputable law firm or in-house environment. Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology or SaaS businesses. Sound understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles. Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for non-legal audiences. High level of personal integrity and sound commercial judgement. Self-starter with the ability to manage a broad and varied workload independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of, or strong interest in, multi-jurisdictional legal work (EU, Asia-Pacific). Exposure to employment law, corporate governance, or IP matters. Experience working in or advising a SaaS, fintech, or software business. Familiarity with contract management tools or legal tech platforms.
Quantios is a fast-growing global SaaS company of approximately 350 people, with operations across the UK, Romania, Malaysia, and Singapore. We provide mission-critical software solutions and are at an exciting stage of our growth journey following a recent acquisition and integration. Our culture is built around our PRIDE behaviours - Practice open listening, Relationships first, Information open, Deliver across teams, Embed and execute - and we are committed to building a One Quantios culture that is inclusive, high-performing, and globally connected. This is a newly created role, reflecting Quantios's maturity and ambition as a business. As our first dedicated Internal Legal Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, commercially-focused legal advice across all areas of the business, supporting the Interim Chief Legal Officer in providing legal oversight for the business generally. You will be the primary legal resource for the organisation, working closely with the senior leadership team, commercial functions, HR, and finance to manage risk, protect the business, and enable growth. This role is ideally suited to a qualified solicitor with experience in-house who is ambitious, commercially minded, and eager to take on broad responsibility early in their career, who will take real ownership of the BAU of the legal function. Job Responsibilities Commercial & Contracts Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts. Provide practical legal guidance to sales and commercial teams on contract terms, liability, IP, and risk allocation. Manage and maintain the contract lifecycle management process, building templates and playbooks to simplify and improve efficiency. Support commercial negotiations, providing legal input at key deal stages and managing commercial disputes that require legal input. Corporate & Governance Manage corporate governance matters across all Quantios entities, including UK, Romania, Malaysia, and Singapore, coordinating with external providers to ensure regulatory compliance as needed. Maintain corporate records, statutory filings, and subsidiary governance documentation. Support the board and senior leadership on regulatory compliance, policies, and governance frameworks. Assist with any future M&A activity, investment rounds, or corporate restructuring. Data Protection & Compliance Act as the primary legal point of contact for UK GDPR and international data protection compliance. Advise on data subject rights, data transfer mechanisms, DPIAs, and breach management. Maintain and update data protection policies, privacy notices, and work with the Information Security Manager to keep records of processing activities up to date. Monitor developments in data protection law and advise on their implications for the business. IP & Technology Advise on intellectual property matters including trade marks, ownership, licensing, and protection of Quantios's software and proprietary assets. Review and advise on open source usage, third-party software licences, and technology agreements. Risk Management & Legal Operations Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks across the business. Manage relationships with and instructions to external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective use of external resource. Develop and maintain legal policies, procedures, and guidance documents for internal stakeholders. Provide legal training and education to relevant business teams. Job Requirements Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate. We anticipate that a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE and some in-house experience would be most suitable. Strong academics and training from a reputable law firm or in-house environment. Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology or SaaS businesses. Sound understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles. Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for non-legal audiences. High level of personal integrity and sound commercial judgement. Self-starter with the ability to manage a broad and varied workload independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of, or strong interest in, multi-jurisdictional legal work (EU, Asia-Pacific). Exposure to employment law, corporate governance, or IP matters. Experience working in or advising a SaaS, fintech, or software business. Familiarity with contract management tools or legal tech platforms.
