Senior Commercial Counsel (12-month FTC)
Legal
London, UK (HQ)
Fixed Term
Why Deliveroo?
Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.
We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.
The Role
At Deliveroo Legal, we pride ourselves on doing things a little differently. We’re enablers, business partners, and opportunity creators—a team that makes things happen. And now, we want you to be part of it as our Senior Commercial Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hybrid role and reports to the Head of Corporate & Commercial Law.
What you’ll be doing:
* Consistently provide high-quality, risk-based legal advice across a range of commercial areas.
* Build relationships of trust with stakeholders across our business - partner with our business to unlock opportunities, provide pragmatic advice and manage risk along the way.
* Lead and actively manage complex commercial matters to drive them to completion at pace, identify creative solutions to legal problems and future proof our contracts.
* Collaborate cross-functionally - with both other functions in Deliveroo Legal (Privacy, Property, Corporate, Employment) and across our business.
* Become a subject matter expert in some of the areas relevant to our operations.
* Work as part of an incredible supportive, collegiate and collaborative team to deliver our shared vision and strategy.
* Provide mentoring and coaching to junior members of the Legal team. Embrace opportunities to develop and hone your leadership skills.
* Support the Head of Corporate & Commercial Legal in building and delivering the Commercial team strategy.
Responsibilities
* Advising on a wide range of ad hoc legal matters, from pharmaceutical regulation to the law on agency to the latest platform regulation.
* Partnering with our Commercial teams to unlock new partnerships and business opportunities.
* As part of a rotating squad, be the on-call lawyer for our marketing and communications teams.
* Representing Legal in working groups and steering committees to find solutions to new challenges.
* Supporting functions across Deliveroo including Tech, Marketing, People, Finance and Supply Chain.
* Providing training and guidance to the business on a range of areas from ASA enforcement to competition law in commercial contracts.
* Advocating for best practice and looking for ways to improve our operations.
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor with 6+ PQE.
* Strong academic background and experience in law firm environments providing commercial, strategic advice to international businesses. In-house experience is a plus.
* Proven expertise in leading complex commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and managing high-stakes negotiations.
* Experience in one or more core legal areas relevant to the business to ensure subject-matter expertise.
* Commercially minded and pragmatic, able to function as a true business partner.
* Confident communicator, skilled at adapting communication styles for diverse audiences, from executives to team members.
* Self-starter with strong ownership of responsibilities, capable of initiating and driving matters to resolution independently.
* Adaptable and growth-oriented, ready to learn and thrive in a dynamic, evolving business environment.
Benefits and Diversity
At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth, time away and relocation. We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be.
Compensation
* We aim to pay every employee competitively for the role they are performing in their respective location.
* Depending on role and location, some employees may be eligible for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus or relocation support.
* Up to 5% matched pension contributions.
Equity
* Some roles may be eligible for share awards, giving them ownership in Deliveroo and a share in our success.
Food
* Free Deliveroo Plus: free delivery and access to special offers.
* Team lunches from the best local restaurants.
Time away
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of time spent working at Deliveroo.
* One day of paid leave per year to volunteer with a registered charity.
Work Life
* Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, eligible from day one of employment.
* Excellent kit to enable working from home and a parent-friendly working culture.
* Access to free mortgage advice.
* Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loans, depending how you wish to travel.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities and access to RooLearn, our learning platform, packed with high-quality training and content.
* Regular Employee Resource Group (ERG) led social events.
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