Legal Counsel

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top‑notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale‑up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.About The RoleWe are excited to welcome a talented lawyer to our in‑house Legal team at InPost UK to provide legal advice / support across the group. Reporting to our Director of Legal you'll be part of a supportive, down‑to‑earth, high quality legal team. Your work will be highly varied – while your primary focus will be supporting our commercial and network teams to drive business growth across our locker and home delivery networks as well as eCommerce partnerships, you will also collaborate with other core functions and contribute to impactful initiatives across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their in‑house expertise in a rapidly evolving company.What You’ll Be DoingBusiness Partnering: Provide clear and practical commercial and contract advice across all levels of the business, particularly with our commercial, marketing and logistics teamsContract Delivery: Review, draft and negotiate key commercial contracts across retail partners, suppliers and our locker estate network in partnership with senior leadership and sales teamsLitigation and Compliance: Support with general claims and litigation management while managing business compliance day‑to‑dayCompany Secretarial: Provide support as required including managing administrative duties and maintaining statutory recordsContinuous Improvement: Critically review, refine and update precedents library and playbooks as well as business processesInnovation Support: Partner with the wider legal team offering advice on new product design and launchesRegulatory Foresight: Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments to ensure InPost is well‑prepared for the futureWhat We Need From YouLegal Expertise: Qualified lawyer (England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction) with ~2+ years’ PQE, having trained with a reputable law firm – in‑house experience is preferredCommercial Acumen: Blend deep legal knowledge with a solid understanding of business dynamics, always looking to align legal outcomes with commercial objectivesContract Delivery: Stellar drafting skills and experience negotiating commercial contractsStakeholder Management: Experience partnering with commercial teams at all levels of seniority, with the ability to distil complex legal issues into clear and actionable business advice. Build relationships through credibility and great natural rapportResilience and Adaptability: Navigate ambiguity with a cool head, have a high level of accountability and approach working in an ever‑changing environment with humour and determinationThis is a hybrid role based in our central London or Liverpool office 2‑3 days per week. We’re looking for people who are ready for a fast paced environment, get their kicks out of problem solving and can balance getting today's stuff done, whilst building for the future. We’re looking for people with drive and natural curiosity – who want to do things differently and do them brilliantly.Perks of the jobEnhanced Annual Leave – 26 Days Plus the Option to Buy Additional Days per yearVitality Health Care – Stay healthy and happy with our top‑note health coverageWork from Anywhere – 4 Weeks per year – Embrace the freedom to work remotely abroad for up to 4 weeks per year, allowing you to explore new horizons while staying connectedEnhanced Parental LeaveRail Loan – Purchase an annual season ticket, expense it through our InPost expenses procedure, and enjoy a more affordable interest‑free repayment over the yearVolunteering Days – Take a paid day to make a difference in your communityHybrid Working (Role suitability dependent) – We innovate, collaborate and optimise by coming together 3 days per week in the officeBring Your Dog to Work Day (Every Friday)The InPost ProcessWe pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you’ll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role.We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionLegalIndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage #J-18808-Ljbffr