We’re seeking a UK-qualified Legal Counsel to be the second UK hire to scale Quince’s UK and EU presence and help shape how the legal function supports the international businessYou’ll own matters and projects end-to-end and provide support across the full scope of the business, including commercial contracting, employment, logistics, IP, data protection, and product complianceThis is a high-autonomy, foundational role for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, makes sound judgments without established playbooks, and takes ownership from day oneYou’ll work directly with leaders and cross-functional partners across product, engineering, operations, HR, logistics, marketing, merchandising and customer service to launch and scale our UK and EU presence, build practical legal processes from scratch, and move priorities forward with a bias for actionCritical to this role: you’ll be hands-on, doing legal work directly rather than delegating to external counsel. You’ll manage external relationships pragmatically, balancing specialist advice with cost efficiencyYou’ll say ‘yes, and here’s how’ more often than ‘no’ - while protecting the business from material legal riskLegal contact for UK and EU-based teams and issuesProvide strategic and day-to-day counsel across a range of commercial, regulatory, and operational mattersKey focus on scaling the UK business to new EU marketsEscalate material legal issues to the Legal Director; own resolution of day-to‑day matters independentlyHorizon scanning for relevant UK and EU legislative updatesWork with People Director to build UK and EU playbooks and policiesSupport Legal and People Directors with onboarding, terminations, restructures, and performance issues across multiple jurisdictionsSupport the Legal Director with employee‑related inquiries, compliance and team growth in UK and planned EU officesHelp maintain awareness of emerging employment law changes in UK and target EU marketsAdvise on UK and EU GDPR, including data subject rights, transfer mechanisms (SCCs, adequacy decisions),



and cookie complianceAdvise on marketing practices, pricing strategies, sustainability claims, and consumer protection regulation (e.G., CMA, ASA guidelines)Collaborate on privacy policies, terms of service, and consent flowsAssist Legal Director with interactions with UK and EU regulators and support handling of data subject access requests and breach notificationsEnsure product claims, environmental claims, and sizing/sustainability representations comply with UK/EU standardsAdvise on AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, and bias/fairness considerations in product and marketingSupport the procurement and deployment of AI and machine‑learning tools; flag legal and compliance risksReview technology platform contracts, including SaaS, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and third‑party data servicesKeep the business informed on emerging technology regulation, including the EU AI Act, and UK AI frameworksAdvise on intellectual property ownership and licensing of AI‑generated content and outputsDraft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, logistics agreements, SaaS licenses, and supplier agreements end‑to‑endProvide legal support for fulfillment operations, including 3PL, warehouse, and distribution arrangementsManage external counsel relationships efficiently; handle simpler matters in‑house to control costsEnsure compliance with product labeling, environmental standards (e.G., plastic packaging, textiles regulations), and trade regulations and monitoring of compliance thresholds as operations scaleSupport supplier compliance and ethical sourcing (labor practices, ESG commitments)Advise on UK and EU trademark registration, protection,



and enforcement strategySupport IP ownership documentation for software, designs, and AI‑generated assetsAssist with monitoring and responding to IP infringement and counterfeiting issuesWork with operations and product teams on trade mark compliance in packaging and marketingAssist the Legal Director with pre‑litigation matters, disputes, and inquiriesLiaise with outside counsel on specialist matters (IP litigation, regulatory defense); manage costsEstablish and maintain risk register for UK/EU operations; flag emerging legal andregulatory risksKey CompetenciesConfidence using AI tools and incorporating AI to increase efficiencies in legal team deliveryDemonstrated ability to deliver pragmatic, commercial legal advice and operate independently with minimal supervisionProven track record of owning legal projects end‑to‑end and building legal processes and frameworks from scratchAbility to manage a high volume of work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound legal judgments with incomplete informationComfortable working cross‑functionally with business stakeholders, non‑legal teams, and distributed teamsProactive, business‑minded, and hands‑on with a strong bias toward execution and clarityCommercial pragmatism and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment without established playbooksStrong generalist background, ideally with top‑tier law firm training and in‑house experience at a high‑growth, technology‑led or retail companyExperience & QualificationsUK‑qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE (post‑qualification experience)Experience with product liability, environmental regulations (textiles, packaging), or ESG complianceExperience supporting EU expansion and advising on multi‑jurisdictional complianceExperience advising on AI governance, responsible AI, or machine learning deployment and familiarity with the EU AI Act, UK pro‑innovation AI regulation, and Digital Markets Act#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 Quince
📍 Madrid