Unmind is the leading workplace wellbeing platform, on a mission to create mentally healthy workplaces where employees can flourish.

Grounded in science and built for enterprise, we drive people-first performance at some of the world’s biggest brands, including Uber, Major League Baseball, NHS, Disney, Standard Chartered, Mediacom and British Airways.

Our services support the whole organisation with data-driven performance insights for leaders, training for managers, wellbeing tools for all employees, as well as access to a global network of accredited mental health practitioners.

Our internal standards are as high as those of our clients. We’re an ambitious VC backed software business on the exhilarating 10-100M phase of our growth journey. It’s hard and rewarding work and we’re determined to be our very best case study along the way.

Unmind believe high performance will hinge on the powerful harmony between our relentless drive for results and creating an environment that elevates our people's wellbeing. This wouldn’t be possible without a dedication to our core values:

• Be Human
• Grow Your Mind
• Innovate at Speed
• Inspire & Impact

To learn more about what these values mean to us, visit our careers page.

Our DEI commitment

We strive to build a workplace that celebrates our differences, where every Unminder feels included, equal, seen and heard. This is true regardless of your age, race, gender identity, religion or belief, marital or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, or sexual orientation.

We’re proud of our culture, but not smug. So if there’s anything we can do to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know when you apply, or email talent@unmind.com.

The Role - Head of Legal

Reporting into the CFO, The Head of Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of Unmind’s operations. This is a brand new role and you will help shape the Legal function and processes across Unmind. This includes corporate matters, fundraising activities, business contracts, compliance, intellectual property, HR legalities, and managing a team of infosec experts. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of balancing legal risk with business needs, and possess strong leadership skills to manage and develop the legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Matters:

• Oversee general secretary housekeeping, including board meetings, minutes, and corporate filings.
• Manage corporate governance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Fundraising:

• Lead legal aspects of fundraising activities, including drafting and negotiating shareholders’ agreements and warranties agreements.
• Provide legal support for investor relations and equity financing.

Business Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and infosec agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate risks.

Tax:

• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and external advisors to optimise tax strategies.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Oversee ISO 27001 accreditation and maintain high standards of data security.

Intellectual Property:

• Develop and execute IP registration and protection strategy.
• Manage IP portfolio and address infringement issues.

HR Legal Matters:

• Provide legal advice on labour law and HR policies.
• Handle employment agreements, disputes, and terminations.

Business Partnership:

• Act as a business partner to various teams, providing legal insights and support.
• Foster strong working relationships across the organisation, especially Sales team

Procurement Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement contracts to ensure favorable terms for Unmind.
• Manage supplier relationships and contractual obligations.

Team Management:

1. Manage and mentor a team of 3 infosec experts.
2. Coordinate with external legal experts as required.