Legal Counsel

Rightmove - Legal Counsel 

Location: London / Hybrid (our office days are Weds & Thurs, with the rest being work from home)

As the UK’s favourite property platform, Rightmove aims to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for a Legal Counsel
to join our team.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious qualified lawyer
who’s eager to learn and make a real impact. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to get stuck into a broad scope of work. In return, you’ll gain hands-on experience, high levels of responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the business. 

You’ll report to the Senior Legal Counsel and work alongside an experienced legal team that values collaboration, commerciality, and clear communication. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Commercial Contracts: Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements in a fast-paced tech environment, with a particular focus on software, SaaS, marketing and data protection. 

• Intellectual Property & Brand Protection: Support will be provided for intellectual property enforcement and brand protection efforts, helping to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation. 

• Dispute Resolution: Assistance will be given in handling low-level disputes and pre-litigation matters. The ideal candidate will be comfortable resolving issues directly and identifying practical, business-friendly solutions. 

• Legal Operations & Process Improvement: Duties include maintaining and improving legal tools and workflows, including contract management systems. A proactive approach and a strong embrace of AI and technology to enhance efficiency are essential. 

• Inbox & Business Support: Legal queries will be triaged and addressed efficiently. Complex issues will be simplified, swift action will be taken, and clear expectations will be established. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Close collaboration with teams across the business is expected to provide timely and effective legal advice. Strong communication and the ability to thrive in cross-functional environments are key. 

• Compliance & Risk Management: Staying current with relevant laws is necessary, along with maintaining legal templates, playbooks, and training materials. 

Who you are 

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction). NQ - 1 years PQE, ideally with some in-house experience, or from a leading law firm with exposure to commercial legal work. 
• We also welcome applicants who hold a law degree, have completed the SQE, and are close to qualification, with at least two years’ legal experience gained at a leading law firm or in-house team, including exposure to commercial legal work (please note we are not offering a training contract). 
• A strong interest in working in-house at a fast-paced, technology-led company. 
• Enthusiastic, hungry to learn, and not afraid to get stuck in. 
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills. 
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain legal concepts simply and effectively. 
• You have an agile, commercial mindset, are organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple matters at once. 
• A team player who is proactive and solution-focused. 
• Interest in legal tech, including AI, and willingness to use tools to drive efficiencies is a plus. 

What’s in it for you 

People are the foundation of Rightmove – we’ll help you build a career on it.  

• Competitive compensation package. 

• Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments. 

• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan. 

• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes. 

• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the London office (NB: Occasional travel to Milton Keynes office will be required). 

• Contributory stakeholder pension. 

• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member other nominated person in your life. 

• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility. 

• Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan. 

• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching. 

• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and move. 

Still not sure?  

We want to be part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all. We’re excited to hear about your experience as well as how you will contribute to our overall culture. So, even if you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements, we would still really like to hear from you!  

About Rightmove  

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.  

Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove How’s at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture and include: 

• We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers. 

• We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations. 

• We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity. 

• We move together…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive. 

• We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact. 

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re
a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!  

If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making! 

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.