BoardOutlook is looking for a sharp, proactive and detail-oriented Legal Manager to join us and take ownership of our legal function.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious, aspiring Head of Legal in Enterprise Saas to learn fast and grow in a meaningful mission-driven startup.

Below we’ve included more detail on:

• Hiring process
• Location
• Why join BoardOutlook?
• About this role
• About you
• Compensation

1. Hiring process

We keep our process fast and human. You can expect:

• A short screening call
• 1–2 interviews with team members
• A short written or practical exercise
• Final interview and references

We aim to provide feedback quickly after each stage.

1.1 How to apply:

Please send your application including these details to talent@boardoutlook.com – Please make sure you include “Legal Manager” within the subject line of your email.

2. Location

We work hybrid from our office in London. We ask that you’re available in-office 3 days per week.

We are only considering candidates with full working rights in the United Kingdom and are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

3. Why join BoardOutlook

3.1 A purpose-driven mission

We founded BoardOutlook in 2019 to help more boards become great boards—for the benefit of shareholders, employees, communities, and society. Our software is used by some of the most senior leaders in the country to make better decisions at critical moments.

We’ve now worked with thousands of directors across hundreds of organisations. Our conviction is stronger than ever: great governance is a force multiplier, and our platform helps drive it.

2.2 A team you’ll learn from

We’re a small, senior, cross-functional team with deep experience across tech startups, consulting, design, and product. This is an excellent environment for someone who wants mentorship, autonomy, and exposure to how great products are built in the real world.

We live by five core values:

• Organisation – We believe this gives us an unfair advantage
• Attention to detail – The small things matter
• Urgency – We move quickly and execute with intent
• Generous investment – We support each other’s growth
• Optimism and ambition – We set a high bar and go after it

3.3 A growth company with momentum

We’re well-funded, expanding globally, and investing in our product suite. This is a formative time in our journey — and a great opportunity to make an outsized impact.

4. About this role

We’re looking for a sharp, proactive and detail-oriented Legal Manager to join BoardOutlook and take ownership of our legal function.

As our first dedicated legal hire, this is an ideal role for a commercially minded lawyer with an interest in Enterprise Saas, who is excited to shape and scale the legal function within a global, growing business. The role combines traditional in-house legal responsibilities — such as negotiating commercial contracts and advising on privacy law — with hands-on ownership of how the function evolves into the future as we continue to scale globally.

This is a full-time hybrid role, combining time in the office with working from home. We offer genuine flexibility in how you structure your hours, recognising the need to work effectively across multiple time zones. You’ll be trusted to plan your day so it supports both your life and your impact—whether that means starting early, finishing late, or adapting to key moments in between. Our focus is on outcomes and collaboration, ensuring you can deliver at a high level while contributing to a growing global team.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Commercial

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including SaaS customer contracts, partnership agreements, DPAs, and NDAs.
• Advise internal teams on legal and regulatory issues, with a focus on privacy, IP, and commercial risk.
• Act as the primary legal advisor on customer and vendor engagements, including security and privacy-related legal terms.

Privacy & Data Protection

• Advise on all aspects of data protection, including GDPR and Australian Privacy Act compliance.
• Maintain and enhance privacy policies, notices, data maps, and consent mechanisms.
• Manage privacy incidents or DSARs, and serve as the internal point of contact for privacy inquiries.

Scaling

• Design and implement scalable legal processes and workflows, including contract lifecycle automation, template standardisation, and self-service tools, to reduce friction and improve turnaround times.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure legal team performance and workload trends, enabling data-driven resource allocation, prioritisation, and decision-making as the company scales.

5. About you

Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally including in-house experience in a SaaS or tech business.
• Strong working knowledge of privacy and data protection laws (especially GDPR).
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar frameworks.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial judgment, drafting skills, and attention to detail.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to balancing risk and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Client Experience and Leadership.

6. Compensation

We’re offering total cash compensation of GBP 70k + pension, depending on experience.

This role will also include a meaningful equity (ESOP) grant, so you can grow with us and share in our success.