Junior Lawyer

Job Overview

Viridien is a technology and Earth data company focused on innovative solutions for natural resources and energy sectors. We seek a Junior Lawyer to join our Europe, Africa, and Middle East Legal team, supporting commercial and technology driven contracts within an international, highly innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Contract management: review, draft, and amend a wide range of contracts.
• Support the negotiation of commercial and licensing agreements.
• Prepare contract amendments and related documentation.
• Maintain contract templates and legal records.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal standards.
• Partner with Geoscience and HPC commercial and sales teams.
• Support Procurement, Human Resources, Facilities, and Marketing teams.
• Translate legal requirements into practical and operational guidance.
• Support commercial deals under the supervision of the Legal team.
• Escalate legal and risk issues appropriately.
• Ensure contracts align with Viridien legal and compliance policies.
• Support compliance with local content and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Tax, Compliance, Insurance, and Finance teams.
• Act as first line legal support before escalation to senior counsel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (Business, Corporate, Commercial Law or equivalent).
• Previous experience in contract negotiation and contract management.
• Strong contract literacy skills: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
• Highly discreet, professional, and guided by strong ethical standards.
• Well organized, reliable, detail oriented, with a pragmatic and solution oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to interact easily with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to manage priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in scientific, technical and innovative topics.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). French is highly desirable.

Employment Details

Location: Crawley, a commuter town just south of London; well connected to the capital, South Coast, and Gatwick Airport for international travel.

Contract: Permanent - Full time.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases.
• Flexible buying and selling holiday program and bank holiday swap.
• Hybrid model and flexible working with up to 2 days at home.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Unmind app, flexible benefits platform with discount schemes including gym membership, cycle purchase scheme.
• Tailored private medical and dental care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Viridien is committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.