Title: Legal Counsel (6 months FTC, Maternity Leave Cover) Target location: Europe / UKMoodle with us! At Moodle, we’re on a mission to empower educators and learners worldwide with open, flexible, and innovative digital learning solutions. As the world’s most customisable and trusted open-source LMS, we partner with schools, universities, and organisations to create better learning experiences for millions. If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a global movement shaping the future of learning, join us — let’s transform education together!About the Role Moodle is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract starting in mid-December. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Moodle’s global operations — drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on privacy and IP matters, and helping the business navigate a complex multi-jurisdictional legal landscape.What You’ll Do Reviewing and drafting a broad range of commercial contracts, software licence agreements, NDAs, and website termsAdvising on data privacy obligations with a focus on GDPR, and acting as point of contact for our external DPO on EU time zoneSupporting M&A activities including due diligence and drafting of share and asset acquisition agreementsManaging and maintaining IP and trademark registrations (including Madrid-based and USPTO) in coordination with WIPOMonitoring contract compliance and maintaining records in the CRM and Google DriveAssisting the General Counsel with ad hoc legal research across multiple jurisdictionsKeeping up with developments in cybersecurity law affecting software development and saleBeing a sounding board for the General Counsel before escalating to external counselWe’d love to meet you Especially if you can tell us about your:Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Legal Counsel, with a strong track record in commercial contract managementLegal qualifications obtained in Europe/UK or USA,



or equivalent experience gained within the Europe/UK or USA legal systemHands-on in-house experience within a technology or SaaS companyExperience with Contract Lifecycle Management systemsProven ability to draft and negotiate contracts across multiple jurisdictionsExcellent communication skills and an enthusiastic, approachable styleAbility to work flexibly across Europe and USA time zones when requiredWhat's in it for you? Moodle has a globally diverse team with over 280 team members in more than 25 countries around the world. We’ve built a passionate team of hard-working, driven and diverse people from all over the world, united by a shared belief in the ability of our platform to make a positive difference to our world. We respect our colleagues and value an open and innovative workplace, filled with integrity and of course a strong focus on education (yes, these are our company values!)In addition to this you can expect:Taking on a genuinely flexible, distributed role, working from anywhere in the worldA fantastic range of benefits, focusing on work-life balance, wellbeing and “choosing your own adventure.”Working with a general team on a worldwide platform and make a real difference.As a certified B Corp, we are proud to be part of a global community of mission-driven companies dedicated to using business as a force for good.Learn more about Moodle Moodle is the world’s most trusted online learning solution, with a growing ecosystem of products and services, including Moodle Workplace, Moodle App, Moodle Cloud, and more. The engine of our ecosystem is Moodle LMS, the secure and customisable open source learning management platform used by well over 300 million learners worldwide. Find out more about us on our website.At Moodle we are an equal opportunity employer that actively supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.We’re committed to fair recruitment and selection practices, ensuring we are drawing from a diverse range of sources to attract and select the very best person for the job.Learn more in our Diversity & Inclusion Charter.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Counsel (Valencia)
🏢 Moodle
📍 Valencia