Legal & Compliance Manager

We are looking for a Legal & Compliance Manager to build and lead our legal and compliance functions from the ground up, establishing scalable systems and processes across UK, US, and select EU jurisdictions.

Requirements

• At least 4 PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) as a mid- or senior-level associate at a law firm, as an in-house legal counsel (preferably at a large technology company), or as a combination of both.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one common-law jurisdiction; UK or US qualification strongly preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and leading negotiations through to final agreement
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate assertively and strategically with a wide range of counterparties (e.g., enterprises, labs, funders, vendors)
• Experience handling corporate legal matters across mult. jurisdictions, such as statutory filings, basic governance documentation, and entity maintenance
• Think several steps ahead to identify emerging risks and design legal and compliance systems for where Apollo will be, not just where we are today
• Experience working with external counsels
• Strong interest in AI safety and in supporting a mission-driven organization

Benefits

• Competitive, in-house counsel, UK-based salary; £100,000-£150,000
• Flexible work hours and schedule
• Unlimited vacation
• Unlimited sick leave
• Lunch, dinner, and snacks provided for all employees on workdays
• Paid work trips, including staff retreats, business travel, and relevant conferences
• $1,000 professional development budget