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full-timeSenior Legal Counsel
Riverlane · Cambridge
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: B.E
Notes
0-1 year experience eligible.
Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid About us Riverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded lawyer to take on a senior, strategic role in our legal function. We're looking for a self-starter who is confident leading on complex high value matters and able to shape the legal frameworks that support our continued growth, whilst operating as part of a close-knit team. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor to the General Counsel and senior leadership, owning significant transactions, managing high-risk legal issues, and driving strategic legal projects across the business. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders in R&D, Operations, Commercial, and HR, helping to balance legal risk with commercial opportunity in a fast-moving, science-led environment. You will also play a key role in building the future of our legal operations – designing scalable processes, developing risk frameworks, and introducing tools and training that empower teams to handle day-to-day matters more efficiently. The role will suit a confident and pragmatic solicitor with significant experience in commercial contracts and cross-functional advisory work, who thrives working in a team and is comfortable making judgement calls at speed. You’ll combine excellent legal knowledge and technical skills with strong business acumen and have the credibility to influence decision-making at the highest levels. What you will do Lead negotiation and risk allocation on complex, high-value commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, Government funded projects, IP licensing, and enterprise-level customer/supplier contracts. Devise bespoke arrangements tailored to the evolving quantum ecosystem, utilising your knowledge of black letter law to draft contracts and templates from scratch where required. Develop the business’s legal risk & prioritisation framework. Design the legal intake & self-serve model, including strategic oversight of template suites and contract automation tools, to reduce dependency on General Counsel. Monitor legal and regulatory trends, translating them into actionable strategies for the busines
| Role | Senior Legal Counsel |
|---|---|
| Company | Riverlane |
| Location | Cambridge |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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