Legal Counsel
CloudPay
Legal
Andover, UK
Posted on Sep 25, 2025
About this job opportunity
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission
Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People
Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting
Assisting the Head of Legal within a fast-paced sales lead business. This principally involves Leading the negotiation and drafting of customer contracts; working closely with the Sales team. Interpreting the legal and contract responsibilities of the business and assisting in their implementation. Negotiating some, advising and assisting in supplier agreements
The role also includes working alongside the Compliance, InfoSec and data protection teams.
Main responsibilities
Contracts
Supporting the global sales team in new business activities, including assisting in the RFP process and initial engagement with customers;
Negotiating and drafting contracts with prospects, customers, partners and vendors, which will require an understanding of the business requirements as well as consultation with the key stakeholders where appropriate, such as Service Delivery, Compliance and Marketing
Drafting and negotiating bespoke agreements to support new projects across the business
Working with the wider sales and commercial teams on renewals and amendments for the existing customer base
Working with the wider team to deliver appropriate training and supporting documentation to the sales team.
General
Working with the wider sales and commercial teams to develop and implement end to end contract management processes and legal documentation storage;
Ensuring that the business is kept up to date with changes in law and that its contractual arrangements appropriately reflect any changes.
Provide general expertise and guidance with regards to specific contractual issues and disputes
Providing Support on projects
Supporting Senior Legal Counsel
Other ad-hoc duties as requested
Experience needed for this role
Qualified solicitor or Barrister with solid post qualification experience in a similar role
Pays attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people at all levels
Ability to communicate effectively in written as well as spoken form
Prior experience of working in a payroll, SAAS technology environment would be an advantage
Prior experience of working in an international business, particularly with a focus on the US, would be an advantage
About you and Our core values
Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
Being a team player is key to our culture
Solution and customer focused
Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do
United Kingdom Package and benefits
Competitive Salary
Competitive vacation allowance
Calm app
WFH Allowance
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
EAP
Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
Simplyhealth Enhanced Health Plan
Pension Scheme
Give-As-You-Earn (GAYE)
Employee Referral Program
CloudPay NOW
Paid Volunteering days
Marriage Leave
Bereavement Leave
Vacation Purchase Plan
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.
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