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title: "Legal Counsel"
company: "Datatonic"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/datatonic"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/datatonic-legal-counsel-e44be685-52f6-488d-889b-425958c12a62"
apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/datatonic/9dfca63a-e2a7-443f-ba23-8311ef342772"
workplace: remote
location: "Remote UK"
remote_scope: "UK"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: mid
role: finance-legal
region: united-kingdom
skills: ["gcp", "llm"]
date_posted: 2026-09-11T11:50:02.107Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-19T22:11:37.135Z
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# Legal Counsel

**Datatonic** · Remote UK

Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/datatonic/9dfca63a-e2a7-443f-ba23-8311ef342772

## About the role

**Legal Counsel**
**Newcastle, UK **

**Shape the Future of AI & Data with Us**

At Datatonic, we are Google Cloud's **premier partner in AI**, driving transformation for world-class businesses. We push the boundaries of technology with expertise in **machine learning**, **data engineering**, and **analytics** on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). By partnering with us, clients future-proof their operations, unlock actionable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving world.

We are seeking a new teammate!

##### Your Mission

We are seeking a highly organised, tech-forward **Legal Counsel** to join our internal legal function. Working directly alongside our existing Legal Counsel, you will take the lead on our commercial agreements and legal workflows while delivering strategic, solution-oriented legal advice across a broad spectrum of in-house legal matters. You will take ownership of setting up and managing our central contract database, accelerating our contract review workflows using cutting-edge legal AI, and delivering key legal advice across diverse business matters.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Contract Architecture & Governance: Oversee our central contract repository, establishing robust post-signature lifecycles, obligation tracking, renewal management, and standardised playbook frameworks across the business.

- Commercial Contract Reviews: Drive end-to-end drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation for complex customer and supplier agreements - including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs) and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)

- AI Tooling & Workflow Automation: Design review playbooks, prompt structures, and automated workflows using AI tools (including Claude and Google AI platforms) to streamline routine redlining and risk identification.

- Multidisciplinary In-House Advisory: Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice across core operational areas, including employment law (policy reviews, contract updates), data protection (GDPR compliance), compliance, and corporate governance.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a clear point of contact for sales, finance, and delivery teams, providing guidance on commercial terms and contract governance.**Qualifications:**

- Qualified Solicitor with 3–6 years PQE gained within a top-tier law firm or a fast-paced in-house tech environment

- Proven track record of independently negotiating complex commercial tech or professional services agreements

- Hands-on experience implementing or maintaining standardised contract management frameworks, database structures, and repositories

- Keen desire to apply legal principles practically in an in-house context

- Hands-on proficiency with generative AI tools (or a demonstrated, enthusiastic commitment to mastering AI prompt engineering and tech-driven workflows)

- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Passion for technology and a strong interest in leveraging generative AI tools to build playbooks, optimise legal processes, and drive operational efficiency

##### What’s in It for You?

We believe in empowering our team to thrive, with benefits including:

- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays (obviously!)

- Health Perks: Private health insurance (Vitality Health) and Smart Health Services

- Fitness & Wellbeing: 50% gym membership discounts (Nuffield Health, Virgin Active, Pure Gym).

- Hybrid Model: A WFH allowance to keep you comfortable.

- Learning & Growth: Access to platforms like Udemy to fuel your curiosity.

##### Why Datatonic?

Join us to work alongside **AI enthusiasts** and **data experts** who are shaping tomorrow. At Datatonic, innovation isn’t just encouraged - it’s embedded in everything we do. If you’re ready to inspire change and deliver value at the forefront of data and AI, we’d love to hear from you!

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