Litigation Counsel

Summary

Join HyperionDev as a full-time Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's interests. You will manage a diverse portfolio of legal matters, working closely with the CEO's Office and other teams. This role involves handling complex litigation, developing policies, and providing legal counsel to senior stakeholders. The position offers the opportunity to engage with elite practitioners and lead strategic litigation. This is a fixed-term contract (FTC) role based in the UK. HyperionDev is a leading provider of accelerated tech education with a global reach and significant backing.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB), JD, or equivalent legal qualification with completion of the LPC (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)
• Minimum 2 years PQE in an established law firm or in-house role, ideally with a blend of private practice and commercial experience
• At least 1 year of direct litigation experience under English and Welsh law, handling matters such as commercial disputes, arbitration, and regulatory litigation
• Proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial legal documents and contracts
• Up-to-date knowledge of High Court practice and litigation processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely legal advice

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse caseload including high-profile disputes, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters
• Represent the Company at courts, tribunals, and other legal forums; manage pre-litigation processes and complex dispute resolution strategies
• Lead settlement discussions, serve legal notices (e.g. breach notifications, cease & desist letters), and liaise with external counsel and third parties to ensure an effective, consistent defense strategy
• Conduct comprehensive legal research, prepare affidavits, pleadings, and draft submissions for ongoing and new litigation cases
• Prepare, review, and manage contracts and agreements with employees, contractors, business clients, and service providers
• Develop, update, and enforce internal policies, workplace procedures, and regulatory compliance standards
• Produce clear management information and legal reports, ensuring all governance requirements are met and legal risks are communicated effectively to stakeholders
• Provide accurate and timely legal advice to senior management on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters
• Work closely with internal business partners and legal teams to understand strategic objectives and align legal strategies accordingly
• Deliver training on legal policies, processes, and regulatory changes, and assist in the development of best practice guidelines across the organisation
• Draft board resolutions, archive legal correspondence, and manage legal invoices to ensure all legal processes are properly documented and maintained

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as in-house legal counsel, with exposure to policy review and administration
• Experience chairing disciplinary hearings and labour tribunals
• Familiarity with drafting shareholder agreements, Board resolutions, and handling Intellectual Property or trademark matters
• Prior experience in a startup or tech environment, preferably within industries that require a blend of commercial acumen and innovative legal strategy

Benefits

• Flexible & remote working: We are a remote-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options
• Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws their former experience from companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter/2U, & Yoco
• Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it