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Legal Counsel

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The AI-powered OS for beauty, wellness and self-care About FreshaFresha is the AI-powered operating system for the global beauty, wellness and self-care industry, connecting and powering everything from salons and barbers to spas, medspas, fitness studios and health practices.Trusted by millions…

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The AI-powered OS for beauty,
wellness and self-care

About Fresha

Fresha is the AI-powered operating system for the global beauty, wellness and self-care industry, connecting and powering everything from salons and barbers to spas, medspas, fitness studios and health practices.

Trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 140,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide, processing over 1 billion appointments to date.

The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with 15 global offices located across North America, EMEA and APAC.
Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive business software and financial technology solutions.
 
Fresha’s ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management.
 
The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram, Facebook and Google.

Role Overview
 
As Legal Counsel, you will be a key strategic advisor to Fresha, helping to navigate complex legal matters while supporting our rapid growth. Reporting to the Chief Payments Officer, you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide legal expertise across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and employment matters.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to establish and develop the legal function within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
 
To foster a collaborative environment that thrives on face-to-face interactions and teamwork, this role will be based in our London office five days a week.
  • Corporate & Commercial Law: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial as well as corporate transaction agreements, including but not limited to SaaS agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor agreements.
  • Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure Fresha as a business and its software offerings remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including data protection (GDPR) and financial services regulations.
  • Employment Law: Provide legal guidance on employment contracts, policies, and workplace compliance matters.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and proactively develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Dispute Resolution: Support in handling disputes, litigation, and external counsel engagement when necessary.
  • Corporate Governance: Advise on company structuring, board matters, and investor relations from a legal standpoint.
  • Intellectual Property & Privacy: Protect Fresha's brand, trademarks, and customer data by ensuring strong IP and privacy policies.
  • Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with finance, HR, IT, product, commercial, and operations teams to support business objectives.
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    This list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally within a tech, SaaS, or fintech environment.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, intellectual property, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to work autonomously and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in employment law, dispute resolution, or international law is a plus.
  • In-house legal experience at a tech company or a law firm background with secondment experience is highly desirable.
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    Added Bonus
  • Fluency in another language (e.g: French, Spanish, or Arabic) to support global operations.
  • Experience with venture-backed startups and corporate governance.
  • Prior work in financial technology or payment processing regulations.
  • Screening Call – 30 minutes with Talent Team
  • 1st Stage – Video-call/in-person interview with Chief People Officer, Sharee Campbell – 1 hour
  • Final Stage – In-person interview with Founder & CEO, William Zeqiri, and Chief Payments Officer, Pawel Iwanow – 1 hour
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    We aim to complete the process and provide feedback within 2-3 weeks.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    London
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    Open to applicants worldwide
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    Worldwide

    Listing Details

    Posted
    March 17, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 7, 2026

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    41
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    Trust Level
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