ABOUT US
HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.
We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).
We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a full-time Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor at HyperionDev, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s interests by managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters. Working closely with the CEO’s Office and in collaboration with our Wellness and wider business divisions, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing legally sound policies and strategies. Your role will involve handling complex litigation issues—from high-profile disputes, arbitration, and regulatory challenges to everyday contractual and compliance matters—all within the framework of English and Welsh law.
This position offers the opportunity to engage with elite practitioners, lead strategic litigation and investigations, coordinate with external law firms across various jurisdictions, and provide expert counsel to senior stakeholders. If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments, you’ll find this role both challenging and rewarding.
Please note this is FTC role based in the UK.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigation & Legal Representation
- Oversee a diverse caseload including high-profile disputes, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters.
- Represent the COmpany at courts, tribunals, and other legal forums; manage pre-litigation processes and complex dispute resolution strategies.
- Lead settlement discussions, serve legal notices (e.g. breach notifications, cease & desist letters), and liaise with external counsel and third parties to ensure an effective, consistent defense strategy.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research, prepare affidavits, pleadings, and draft submissions for ongoing and new litigation cases.
Contract & Policy Management
- Prepare, review, and manage contracts and agreements with employees, contractors, business clients, and service providers.
- Develop, update, and enforce internal policies, workplace procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Produce clear management information and legal reports, ensuring all governance requirements are met and legal risks are communicated effectively to stakeholders.
Strategic Support & Advisory
- Provide accurate and timely legal advice to senior management on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters.
- Work closely with internal business partners and legal teams to understand strategic objectives and align legal strategies accordingly.
- Deliver training on legal policies, processes, and regulatory changes, and assist in the development of best practice guidelines across the organisation.
Legal Administration
- Draft board resolutions, archive legal correspondence, and manage legal invoices to ensure all legal processes are properly documented and maintained.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB), JD, or equivalent legal qualification with completion of the LPC (or equivalent postgraduate qualification).
- Minimum 2 years PQE in an established law firm or in-house role, ideally with a blend of private practice and commercial experience.
- At least 1 year of direct litigation experience under English and Welsh law, handling matters such as commercial disputes, arbitration, and regulatory litigation.
- Proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial legal documents and contracts.
- Up-to-date knowledge of High Court practice and litigation processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely legal advice.
Preferred
- Previous experience serving as in-house legal counsel, with exposure to policy review and administration.
- Experience chairing disciplinary hearings and labour tribunals.
- Familiarity with drafting shareholder agreements, Board resolutions, and handling Intellectual Property or trademark matters.
- Prior experience in a startup or tech environment, preferably within industries that require a blend of commercial acumen and innovative legal strategy.
BENEFITS
Flexible & remote working: We are a remote-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options.
Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws their former experience from companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter/2U, & Yoco.
Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.
