About Us:

Tophat HR is a boutique consulting firm- We are an expert in tailored and comprehensive human resources consulting & management services.

About the Role:

We at Tophat HR are hiring on behalf of our client- a fast-moving group of companies across diverse industries a dynamic, business-minded Legal Counsel & Strategic Advisor. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with CEOs and leadership teams, shaping legal strategy and supporting multiple businesses at once.

If you're a lawyer who's been the legal brain behind a startup or has experience working in-house with scaling teams, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Act as a strategic advisor, partnering with founders and senior leaders to build legal frameworks that drive growth.
• Provide hands-on legal support across a wide range of matters: corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and more.
• Balance legal risk with business needs, staying practical and solution-oriented.
• Help establish internal legal systems and best practices.
• Collaborate with external counsel when needed, but keep your finger on the pulse of legal strategy.
• Keep up with changing legal and regulatory landscapes across multiple industries.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-5 years of experience, ideally in-house with tech-driven or fast-paced businesses (but open to exceptional private practice lawyers ready to move in-house!).
• Strong grasp of corporate and commercial law, with an ability to wear multiple hats.
• A founder's mindset: adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in fast-moving environments.
• Clear communicator who can distill complex issues for senior leaders.
• Someone who loves building relationships and collaborating across teams.

Why Join?

• Play a key role in shaping the legal function for multiple growing companies.
• Direct exposure to executive decision-making and strategic business challenges.
• The chance to work on diverse, interesting legal questions - no two days are the same!
• Grow with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and flexibility.
• More details about our client and culture will be shared in the next step!

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.