Hybrid Lead Counsel

at Moonpig

• Job title: Lead Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Lead Counsel responsible for Moonpig Group's IP and commercial legal strategy. Overseeing legal operations and developing junior legal team members in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the management, protection and enforcement of Moonpig Group’s global intellectual property portfolio (including trademarks, copyrights and design rights).
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply/distribution, licensing, marketing and technology contracts.
• Act as a senior legal partner to leadership on commercial, IP and regulatory issues.
• Coach and develop two Legal Counsels, acting as the senior escalation point and supporting their professional growth.
• Support product innovation and brand development through proactive IP strategy and portfolio management.
• Act as a key legal contact for Moonpig UK, Moonpig New Markets, Experience More Limited and Greetz in the Netherlands, ensuring cross-border consistency.
• Manage external counsel relationships for IP, regulatory and dispute matters.
• Provide guidance on compliance, data protection and commercial risk mitigation.
• Support the People team with contentious and employment-related matters where required.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years’ PQE (UK or other common law jurisdiction).
• Significant experience in intellectual property management and enforcement — a core priority.
• Strong background in commercial contracting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring or leading junior lawyers.
• International outlook; experience with Dutch stakeholders or an affinity with the Netherlands is a bonus, but not essential.
• Comfortable advising on UK/EU data protection, with the ability to identify issues and escalate where appropriate.
• A proactive, modern approach to legal operations — familiar with contract management tools (we use Ironclad) and excited about workflow automation and AI-enabled legal practice.
• Commercially minded, solutions-focused and able to communicate clearly and simply.
• High levels of ownership, organisation and follow-through.
• An open, balanced communicator who values collective success over hierarchy.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge openly and working in a fast-moving e-commerce environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.
• Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), mental health support & dog-friendly offices (London & NL).
• Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.
• Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.