Legal Counsel – Rightmove

Location: London / Hybrid (office days Weds & Thurs, rest work from home)

Overview

Rightmove is the UK’s favourite property platform, aiming to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join an experienced legal team that values collaboration, commerciality, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements in a fast‑paced tech environment, focusing on software, SaaS, marketing and data protection.
• Intellectual Property & Brand Protection: support enforcement and brand protection efforts to safeguard the company’s assets.
• Dispute Resolution: handle low‑level disputes and pre‑litigation matters, resolving issues directly and identifying practical, business‑friendly solutions.
• Legal Operations & Process Improvement: maintain and improve legal tools and workflows, including contract management systems, and embrace AI and technology to enhance efficiency.
• Inbox & Business Support: triage and address legal queries efficiently, simplifying complex issues and establishing clear expectations.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: collaborate with teams across the business to provide timely and effective legal advice.
• Compliance & Risk Management: stay current with relevant laws, maintain legal templates, playbooks, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent). Minimum 1 year PQE, ideally with in‑house experience or leading law firm exposure.
• Law degree, completed SQE, and close to qualification with at least two years’ legal experience in commercial work – no training contract offered.
• Strong interest in working in‑house at a fast‑paced, technology‑led company.
• Enthusiastic, hungry to learn, not afraid to get stuck in.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Clear communicator, able to explain legal concepts simply and effectively.
• Aggie, commercial mindset, organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple matters.
• Team player, proactive and solution‑focused.
• Interest in legal tech, including AI, and willingness to use tools to drive efficiencies (plus).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two paid volunteering days a year and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the London office (occasional travel to Milton Keynes).
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4× basic salary to spouse, family member or other nominated person.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility.
• Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym, cinema and move.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler by providing the best place to turn to and stay at for access to tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.