Senior Legal Counsel - Projects

Company Description

INTO's mission: Transforming international student academic and career success through exceptional university partnerships.

Position

Senior Legal Counsel - Projects

UK (Remote)

Band E - £70k-£90k (Dependent on Experience)

Permanent

At INTO, we're driving change across international education, and we're looking for a commercially-minded, detail-oriented Senior Legal Counsel (Projects) to be the legal lead for some of our most important initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering high-impact projects, and shaping the future of a dynamic global organisation.

As a key member of our Legal team, you'll be the go-to advisor for some of our most strategic and operationally significant projects and bids. From supporting new market entries and legal structuring, to advising on technology transformations, commercial partnerships, brand protection, and financial initiatives, you'll bring legal expertise to the heart of business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the legal lead on high-value, strategic projects and bids, including, but not limited to:
  • Market entry and expansion
  • Business transformation and tech implementations
  • Commercial partnerships and joint ventures
  • Financial restructuring, legal entity setup, and governance design
  • Legal operations
• Advise on legal structures, regulatory compliance, and risk management across global operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to projects, tech, services, and partnerships
• Coach and support junior legal colleagues; covering for the other Senior Legal Counsel and deputising for the VP, Head of Legal as required
• Collaborate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to deliver project outcomes
• Provide general legal support across a variety of ad hoc legal queries and assist with litigation as required
• Contribute to improving legal operations, policies, and the creation and delivery of training initiatives across the business

What We're Looking For

• Qualified lawyer with solid in-house or commercial experience with at least 6 years PQE
• Experience managing large-scale legal elements of business transformation or projects, and/or led on legal advice on change within an organisation.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures, commercial law, and regulatory environments
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong stakeholder management
• Ability to influence decision-making and work cross-functionally
• Experience developing internal policies or governance frameworks is highly desirable
• Global legal exposure or cross-jurisdictional work is a plus or demonstrable experience of delivery of large scale change projects as the legal lead

Why Join INTO?

• Be the legal lead on transformational, global initiatives that shape the future of education
• Gain international exposure in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation
• Collaborate with senior leaders across departments in a visible, influential role
• Enjoy a remote, flexible working environment with a highly engaged team

This is a full-time, global-facing role, but with flexibility built in. The role is predominantly remote based, giving you greater balance while still being connected to exciting international developments.

Requirements

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who believe they are suitable for the role to apply. All applications will be reviewed and will receive a response.

Other information

We Grow Together

At INTO, we're in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn't just for students - it's for our people too.

At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying "yes" and constructively saying "no". It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth - for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves - sets us apart. It's what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.

At INTO, we grow together.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any grounds. We select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.

If you require any adjustments to be made to help you throughout the recruitment process, please let us know - either in the application form, or when you are connected the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.

INTO University Partnerships is committed to the welfare of our students receiving education at our Centres. This reflects the emphasis at INTO of supporting the well-being of our student and employee community. As part of our commitment to this, applicants are asked to note that relevant local pre-employment checks will be conducted.