Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover)

[Readdle](https://readdle.com) is a pioneering force in the personal productivity space on Apple devices, having shaped the landscape since 2007. Our mission is to empower individuals and teams with innovative technology, enhancing their efficiency and creativity. We are dedicated to crafting exceptional mobile and desktop experiences for those who aspire to achieve more. We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team on a 1-year maternity cover basis — with a genuine possibility of growing into a permanent role. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact legal function at an international tech company operating across multiple jurisdictions. You'll broaden your tech legal skillset across commercial contracts, IP, data privacy, employment, marketing, and product regulation. Working directly with senior leadership, you'll have real ownership from day one. **What you will do:** - Own the end-to-end legal support for commercial, product, and corporate initiatives, enabling the business to move quickly while managing legal risk. - Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, delivering practical solutions that protect Readdle's interests and support business objectives. - Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, HR, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Leadership) to provide timely legal advice and facilitate informed decision-making. - Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across new products, partnerships, and strategic initiatives. - Develop, improve, and maintain scalable legal templates, policies, and processes that increase efficiency and consistency across the organization. - Support the management and protection of Readdle's intellectual property portfolio and contribute to dispute resolution when required. - Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance, training, and compliance initiatives for the business. **About you:** - At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, either as in-house counsel or in a law firm advising technology or international businesses. - Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements independently. - Practical, business-oriented approach with the ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives. - Solid knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and intellectual property law. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise, and pragmatic manner. - Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, international environment. - Excellent written and spoken English. **Would be a plus:** - Experience supporting SaaS, mobile applications, or technology companies. - Familiarity with data privacy and AI regulation (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act). - Experience managing trademark and other intellectual property portfolios. - Knowledge of advertising, consumer protection, or platform-related legal requirements. - Experience building legal processes, templates, or contract automation workflows. - Experience supporting international employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. **What you will get at Readdle:** - **Customer-centric culture.** We put our users at the heart of everything we do. Every team member has the opportunity to engage directly with customers, gaining insights that shape meaningful, delightful experiences for millions worldwide. - **Relentless growth.** We’re committed to mastery in our craft. We take ownership of our work, decisions, and outcomes, and we see feedback as a catalyst for growth. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, evolve, and raise the bar. - **Exceptional people, exceptional team.** Our greatest strength is our people. We care deeply about each other, work transparently, and celebrate collective success. Together, we build an environment where everyone can do their best work and grow beyond their potential. - **Real impact.** We design p…