Legal Counsel - 6 month Fixed-term Position

Turntide Technologies is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 6-month fixed-term position in Gateshead, UK. The role involves providing legal and commercial advice, managing risks, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position is primarily hybrid, but remote work is an option for the right candidate. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least 3 years of relevant experience and the ability to work unsupervised.
Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for all things that move.

Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK, and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. For more information, visit turntide.com.

Job Overview

We are hiring for a Legal Counsel on a fixed term basis of six months.

The preference for the role is to be hybrid at our site in Gateshead, working full-time. However, remote working will be considered for the right candidate. The role is flexible and part-time working will be considered (3 days per week or above). In-house experience is desirable although not essential. All range of experience will be considered and Turntide is looking for qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' relevant experience who can work unsupervised.

The role reports into Turntide’s General Counsel and will be involved in a wide range of legal work.

Key Responsibilities

In this role the Legal Counsel will be responsible for the following:
• Provide a wide-range of legal and commercial advice and support to Turntide’s UK and global operations.
• Consider and manage legal and commercial risk including deciding upon appropriate mitigation strategies and taking into consideration needs of key stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for legal work working unsupervised, acting with propriety and integrity in line with the company’s values.
• Draft and negotiate agreements (both legally and commercially) which minimise risks and maximise rights as required including channel/reseller/distribution agreements; IT contracts; supplier and customer agreements; dispute resolution, intellectual property management and some real estate matters.
• Advise upon and provide commercial support for strategic partnerships.
• Take responsibility for and manage local legal regulatory compliance including data protection/GDPR policies and other internal governance policies.
• Advise and manage Turntide governance and compliance requirements with UK Companies House and other similar bodies in other jurisdictions, as required.
• Liaise with external counsel as and when approved.
• Provide employment legal advice and employee relations support to HR.
• Provide legal advice for strategic partnerships and expansion of the Turntide business.
• Manage legal requirements for intellectual property registrations on behalf of Turntide Transport including patent registrations including deciding upon IP strategies and territorial coverage.
• Ensuring the company is up to date with legislative changes which affect the business.

The Requirements
• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
• 3+ years post-qualification experience
• In-house legal experience and ability to work unsupervised
• Commercial/corporate experience desirable – strong drafting skills required
• All-round lawyer who shows good attitude and willingness to tackle ‘whatever comes across the desk’

Bonus Points

It would also be great (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:
• In-house legal experience working within the technology sector
• Knowledge and experience of the electrification industry

Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited Staffing Recruitment Firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Turntide Technologies.