FAQs
What is the job title for this role at Motorway?
The job title is Director of Legal (6 Months FTC, Part Time).
Where is this position based?
This position is based in London and is a hybrid role.
What is the expected working schedule for this position?
The role is part-time, requiring 2-3 days of work per week.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Director of Legal?
The primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing legal compliance and regulatory affairs, supporting the People Team on employment practices, overseeing intellectual property management, guiding and mentoring the legal team, and managing corporate activities alongside the CFO.
What qualifications are required for applicants?
Applicants must be qualified lawyers with significant post-qualification experience, ideally with experience in SAAS agreements, corporate transactions, employee equity, employment law, and data privacy law, along with extensive in-house experience, preferably within tech businesses or VC-backed scale-ups.
What qualities are sought in the ideal candidate?
The ideal candidate should be able to provide strategic legal advice with pragmatism, be a strong communicator capable of simplifying complex legal issues, and possess experience in managing a legal team.
What benefits are offered for this role?
Benefits include a competitive salary, a learning budget, BUPA health insurance, discounted dental and gym membership, hybrid working, a pension scheme, and regular social events.
How does Motorway support diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?
Motorway is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. They welcome applications from all individuals regardless of various characteristics such as age, disability, sex, and race.
Who does the Director of Legal report to?
The Director of Legal reports to the CFO.
What kind of experience is preferred for this position?
Extensive in-house experience within tech businesses or VC-backed scale-ups is preferred.