Counsel, Contracts & Compliance

About IP House At IP House, we empower brands, legal professionals, and rights holders to manage and protect intellectual property—both online and offline—on a truly global scale. Through cutting-edge technology and deep cross-border expertise, we deliver scalable, end-to-end solutions for IP portfolio management, enforcement, and content and brand protection. With over 700 experts operating across five continents, we are trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands to combat counterfeiting, piracy, and IP infringement at scale. From digital platforms to physical marketplaces, we help clients safeguard what matters most—everywhere it matters. Position Overview This is a global role. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Counsel, Contracts & Compliance serves as a core legal resource supporting IP House’s commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and legal operations functions worldwide, working alongside the Counsel, IP Litigation & Enforcement and the wider legal team. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career lawyer to gain hands-on experience supporting a high-growth, global organization, with a focus on commercial contracts, legal compliance, and internal governance. In a given week, Counsel may negotiate a client MSA or vendor agreement, help refine a compliance training module, support a proposal or RFP response, and liaise with external counsel in the US, UK, or another jurisdiction. The role works cross-functionally with Client Success, Client Solutions, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure operational integrity and mitigate legal risk, and suits a detail-oriented self-starter who is commercially minded, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including client master service agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor and partnership agreements, NDAs, and licensing and procurement agreements. Own contract lifecycle management, including tracking key terms, obligations, deadlines, and renewals across the contract portfolio. Support the proposal and RFP process with timely input on contractual terms and risk-related matters. Compliance & Legal Risk Assist with the implementation and monitoring of internal policies on data privacy, anti-bribery, competition, and third-party risk. Conduct periodic audits and reviews to support compliance with global standards, including GDPR, CCPA, the UK Bribery Act, and the FCPA. Develop, refine, and deliver internal training materials and compliance documentation for the business. Legal Operations & Governance Conduct legal research and provide support on ad hoc matters, including corporate filings and IP-related issues. Liaise with external counsel in the US, UK, and other jurisdictions on compliance and contract-related matters. Maintain and organize legal templates, playbooks, and knowledge management tools, and help drive adoption of legal AI tools to improve turnaround times and consistency across the team. Partner with the COO and the Counsel, IP Litigation & Enforcement to help execute and enforce IP House’s legal compliance requirements and standards across the business. Qualifications Required Juris Doctor (JD) with admission to a United States bar, or a UK law degree (LLB) with completion of the solicitor (or barrister) qualification and admission or entitlement to practice in England & Wales or another UK jurisdiction. 2+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) gained in a law firm or in-house legal environment. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in commercial agreements. Familiarity with regulatory compliance topics such as data privacy, anti-bribery, or competition law. Experience in legal research, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Based in, and holding the unrestricted right to work in…

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