Country Manager UK

Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

PocketLaw empowers companies worldwide to succeed by providing them with a digital "all-in-one" solution for legal. Our goal is to drive the transformation of the legal industry by using cutting edge technology to create the legal services of tomorrow.

 

After a huge success in Sweden, we are now entering the UK to improve the offering of legal services to also British companies. To succeed with becoming the number one legal solution for business in the UK, we need the best people on the ground - passionate, fearless and eager to challenge the status quo.

 

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Country Manager that will ensure the successful establishment of PocketLaw in the UK. Together with our lead executives, you will be responsible for the launch, and later on, day-to-day operations, of the UK team.

 

What you will do: 

Secure our position as the #1 B2B digital platform and partner for legal services in the UK, by:

  • Setting, implementing and continuously reviewing our go to market strategy for the UK

  • Building and leading a strong team of best in class people across legal, sales & marketing

  • Securing strategic partnerships, both for product as well as sales and marketing purposes

  • Supporting customer success and making sure existing customers are satisfied with our services

  • Continuously suggesting improvements and development of our product to ensure relevance

     

Who you are:

For this role, we are looking for someone who is a leader, with an entrepreneurial background (or mindset) and an appetite for change, rather than a law degree (although both knowledge of and a network in the legal world is a plus!).

 

More specifically, we would like you to have:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience - could be at a business development unit, a reputable law firm, or a startup (plus for legal tech)

  • Strong track record of establishing and leading larger projects - could be with larger transactions, or early days at a startup / growth company

  • Solid experience of recruiting and leading people with different backgrounds

  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

  • Strong organisational skills and time management

 

What would make you stand out:

  • Experience of working in a high-growth, owner-operated or venture capital backed business and/or experience of working in multinational companies or organisations; 

  • Personal network of lawyers, in-house counsels and other executives in the UK; and

  • Knowledge, experience and network in the legal tech market in the UK

 

What benefits you'll enjoy:

  • A good salary and the option to participate in our incentive program 

  • 6 weeks of paid vacation

  • A cool, international team, with mixed experiences and backgrounds

  • Flexible working

     

Why you should join:

The legal industry is transforming and this is your chance to drive the change and build the legal ecosystem of tomorrow - not only in the UK, but also globally. You will thrive under a lot of freedom and individual empowerment, as well as strong team support.

For more information or questions please contact us at jessica@pocketlaw.se

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

New tech gear
New tech gear

Are you a true Tech Savvy? Macbook, trackpad, you name it, we get you covered.

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Working at
PocketLaw

Pocketlaw is the next generation legal tech company headquartered in Stockholm. Pocketlaw provides a legal management platform that enables teams to manage contract and legal workflows in a more effective, scalable and user-friendly way by empowering them with intuitive self-serve tools, automation, data and AI. We are a team of 50+ people is distributed across Europe, mainly in Stockholm and London. Our vision to democratise legal and unlock business opportunities by uniting technology, legal knowledge and talent.

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