Legal Counsel

Nivoda is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their team as the first in-house lawyer. The role will cover corporate governance, debt and equity funding, equity programs, commercial contracts, and employment matters. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years PQE, experience advising startups or scale-ups, and a strong grounding in corporate law, financing transactions, and governance.

Requirements

• 5-7 years PQE, trained at a reputable law firm with a corporate and/or finance background
• Experience advising startups or scale-ups (either directly or via outsourced firm work)
• Hands-on experience supporting equity fundraises, including diligence and closing processes
• Strong grounding in corporate law, financing transactions, and governance
• Commercially minded - able to balance risk with speed and pragmatism
• Comfortable working autonomously across a broad and evolving remit
• Motivated by the opportunity to grow into a General Counsel role over time

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Vibrant company culture
• Remote work
• Private health insurance
• Flexible compensation card for meals, transport and childcare
• Unlimited holiday allowance
• Chance to join and contribute to a company during its exponential expansion phase