Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

On Buy is an online marketplace on a mission to be the best choice for every customer, everywhere. We were recently named one of the UK's fastest‑growing tech companies on the Sunday Times 100 Tech list.

As Legal Counsel you will shape the legal framework of Europe's fastest‑growing online marketplace. You will manage contracts and compliance, support international expansion, and provide pragmatic legal guidance across the business. You will play a key role in milestones such as fundraising and IPO.

• Contract Management & Negotiation: Own and manage seller/customer T&Cs, supplier contracts and partnership agreements; lead negotiations and build scalable contract systems.
• Legal Advisory &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Provide actionable legal advice, monitor legal developments, manage external counsel relationships, maintain internal policies, and keep OnBuy “due diligence ready.”
• Intellectual Property & Governance: Oversee trademark registrations and global brand protection, manage company secretarial duties and statutory compliance.
• Strategic Legal Projects: Lead legal work streams for international expansion, regulatory shifts and other strategic initiatives.

• UK‑qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent jurisdiction).
• 4+ years post‑qualification experience, including at least 1 year in‑house.
• Strong background in commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

• Experience in e‑commerce, marketplaces, tech or international business.
• A proactive mindset and comfort using emerging tech to streamline legal workflows.

If you’re excited to build something meaningful and be part of a high‑growth journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary up to £70,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, 1 extra day off for your birthday, employee assistance programme, Perks at Work benefit platform, career development opportunities and company equity.

This is a hybrid role based either in Bournemouth or Manchester.

OnBuy is an equal opportunities employer. We are dedicated to creating a fair and transparent workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.