Legal Counsel

Worker Type:

Employee

Application End Date:

03-07-2026

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines.  These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level.  Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

About Ocean Infinity Solutions

Ocean Infinity Solutions is part of the Ocean Infinity group, designing and delivering complex technology‑led solutions for government customers.

Solutions programmes combine advanced robotics, software, data, and maritime operations. The work is fast‑moving, technically complex, and often involves elevated regulatory, security, and delivery risk. Legal support is central to enabling Solutions to win work, manage risk, and deliver successfully.

We value action over bureaucracy, clear decision‑making, and practical judgement. The environment is dynamic and requires adaptability, resilience, and a strong focus on customer outcomes.

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated lawyer to join the Legal team with a significant focus on supporting the Solutions business.

This role involves working closely with commercial, delivery, and technical teams on bids, contracts, and live programmes, helping the business move at pace while managing risk appropriately. You will provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of matters, with particular emphasis on commercial, contractual, technology, regulatory, and delivery‑critical issues in complex and often ambiguous environments.

The scope of this role will evolve as the Solutions business continues to grow.

You will work as part of a lean, high-impact legal team, with exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.

What you will do:

Commercial & Contracts:

• Lead negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements.

Technology & Data:

• Advise on legal considerations relating to software, enterprise technology, data and cyber security.

Regulatory & Risk:

• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks across jurisdictions and practice areas including but not limited to litigation/disputes, employment, intellectual property, and maritime law matters.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to government and defence-related programmes and frameworks, including security and export control.

Corporate & Strategic:

• Lead on M&A, partnerships and joint ventures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across the business and external stakeholders.

Litigation & Disputes:

• Manage disputes and claims in different jurisdictions.
• Work with external counsel where required.

Ways of working:

• Improve legal processes and drive use of legal technology.
• Promote scalable, efficient legal support.
• Provide clear, risk-based recommendations to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making aligned with the company’s risk appetite.
• Act as a trusted advisor, balancing legal risk with commercial and delivery objectives.

Who you are:

Experience & qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with 5-10 years’ experience, able to operate autonomously on complex matters while escalating appropriately.
• Experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Experience working with complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Behaviours:

• Collaborative, low-ego approach.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Able to operate effectively in ambiguity and adapt quickly to new ideas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership, applies critical thinking, shows initiative and works autonomously with little supervision.
• Enthusiastic about the OI mission.

Desirable:  

• Experience working with government or defence sector clients, or in other regulated industries.
• Understanding of security, export control, or public sector contracting frameworks.
• Experience of intellectual property law.

Salary for this position: up to £120,000 per annum

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required. 

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences.  We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions.  Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are.  It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.