Legal Counsel

Redgate Software

Redgate creates simple software to help data professionals get the most value out of any database. Our solutions solve complex database management challenges across the DevOps lifecycle, making life easier for IT leaders, development, and operations teams by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and protecting business-critical data. The data community trusts Redgate to balance speed to market, team collaboration, and data protection.

Find out more about us here:

• Redgate Software – Culture
• Flexa Careers
• Glassdoor
• RepVue
  
  

The role

Working closely with our sales, marketing and operations colleagues across the group – Redgate’s Legal Counsel will provide general commercial & technical legal advice to the teams.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting all teams in all commercial contracting, sales, marketing, general commercial; and technology licensing matters
• Leading our GDPR work, including managing our Ropa process; privacy notice updates and queries on tenders and proposals
• Support our information security team and assist in audit preparation as and when needed
• AI: Leading the support on our AI committee; managing the process for ai permissions and training and guidance for the entire group
• IP: managing our trademarks and trademark strategy and assisting with the patent portfolio management
• Developing expertise in commercial, pragmatic solutions for all parts of the business
• Capable of seeking knowledge from other parts of the business to improve knowledge of team dynamics and information flows
• Developing the skills to escalate issues to senior management for either clarification, ratification or attention.
• Developing strong abilities to prioritise competing matters and seek help in prioritisation, working with greater autonomy as your abilities develop. Always seeking any guidance needed well in advance of deadlines.
  
  

What are we seeking?

• UK qualified ideally with 1-year PQE
• Experience within a technology business including SAAS; knowledge & experience of GDPR and technology licensing is a must
• An interest in technology is a must
• Organised and willing contribute to improving our workload tracking and system improvement
• We’re looking for someone who brings positive energy into every interaction and thrives on achieving results through collaboration and teamwork
• Role is UK based with hybrid- working – with Wednesdays in the office in Cambridge [9-5pm]
  
  

Why join us?

At Redgate, we believe supporting and empowering our people is key to our success. We create an environment where you can thrive in your career and enjoy every moment of your journey with us.

Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, monthly wellbeing allowance, flexible working arrangements, generous paid time off, employee assistance program, community and social events. Find out more on our benefits page, or see what our employees said on our Flexa page!

Redgate has adopted a flexible-hybrid model. This means that people will work flexibly with a blend of remote (home) and co-located (office) work, with teams having the flexibility to decide which location best suits the outcomes they need to deliver.

Our diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging commitments

We believe diverse teams are better at solving problems and fostering a creative culture. We aim to offer a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

• Recruitment & retention: hiring and retaining diverse talent.
• Authenticity & belonging: promoting inclusive language and behaviours.
• Growth: supporting personal and professional development.
  
  

We support DEIB through our inclusion forum (Belong at Redgate) and regular DEIB events. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. If you need accommodation, please let us know via our application process or email [email protected].

Learn more about our commitment to diversity on our diversity page.

While we outline the qualities we typically seek, we recognise that you may possess additional attributes and skills that could make you an excellent fit for our team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.