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 adviceLiaising 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
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