Senior Legal Counsel

About Us

At Hiya, we're revolutionizing voice communication. Our mission is to modernize voice with intelligence for security and productivity.

Since 2015, when we introduced the first mobile caller ID and spam-blocking apps, we've been at the forefront of voice intelligence innovation. In 2016, we partnered with Samsung and AT&T to launch Hiya Protect, the first network-based spam-blocking solution. In 2019, we introduced Hiya Connect, a branded call SaaS platform that helps businesses reach more customers by phone.

Today, our Voice Intelligence Platform supports over 550 million users globally. By using adaptive AI and audio intelligence, it delivers smarter, safer, and more productive voice calls across networks, apps, and devices. Our network and solution partners include British Telecom, EE, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, Rogers, Bell Canada, MasMovil, Telenor, FICO, Twilio, and more.

About the Position

Hiya is looking for an experienced, high-level Corporate Lawyer in London to lead and oversee all major corporate legal functions within the company. As our Corporate Lawyer, you will report directly to our General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and collaborate closely with senior executives to drive strategic legal initiatives. You will be responsible for leading the legal team in complex M&A transactions, corporate governance, privacy compliance, vendor partnerships, and overall legal strategy. This is a leadership role requiring significant expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence key business decisions at the highest level.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the company's entire portfolio of corporate legal activities, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, vendor partnerships, and complex commercial agreements.

• Take charge of all aspects of corporate governance, including managing compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Provide high-level strategic counsel to the executive team, including the CPO, on privacy law, regulatory compliance, risk management, and business growth.

• Oversee privacy and data protection matters, ensuring that Hiya's privacy policies and practices meet global standards and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.

• Lead the legal due diligence process in M&A, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, including overseeing the drafting, negotiation, and execution of related contracts.

• Advise on complex legal issues, including cross-border regulatory issues, litigation risks, antitrust matters, and the structuring of new business models.

• Develop and implement corporate policies and procedures to enhance legal risk management and compliance frameworks.

• Build and manage strong relationships with external legal advisors, regulators, and key business partners.

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership, providing clear and actionable advice on corporate governance, compliance, and strategy.

• Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

• Monitor trends in corporate law, privacy regulations, and technology law, and advise the company on potential risks and opportunities.

Qualities That Will Make You Successful

• Strategic mindset with a practical, business-enabling approach

• Excellent communicator who can simplify complex legal issues for non-legal teams

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders across business units

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong drafting skills

• Collaborative, proactive, and accountable in driving outcomes

The person in this role must embody Hiya's key values:

• Serving our customers

• Doing rather than observing

• Improving ourselves and our business

• Owning and holding ourselves accountable for success

• Leading by showing up with a point of view, engaging in open discussion, listening respectfully, and committing to decisions

The requirements listed in this job description are guidelines. You don't have to meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable, we'd still love to hear from you.

More Details

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full-time

Type: Hybrid (3 days per week in office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Location: London

Travel Requirements: Some travel, up to 25%

Department: G&A - Legal and Risk Compliance

Reports to: General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer

Direct Reports: None

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Opt-in salary sacrifice pension scheme (company contributes 4% of basic salary)

• Paid parental leave

• Private medical insurance through Vitality (including dental and vision)

• Employer-paid life insurance (2x base salary)

• Donation matching for a charity of your choice (up to $1,000 per year)

• WFH equipment stipend

• $1,000 per year in professional development funds

• Lunch provided on in-office days

Diversity & Culture

We are building a team with a variety of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We evaluate great candidates through a business lens and strongly believe that diversity and unique perspectives make our company stronger, more dynamic, and a great place to build a career.

Our team has been recognized by Built In Seattle, Seattle Business Magazine, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (), and Forbes ( Startup Employer). At Hiya, we're a people-centric company focused on helping every employee grow personally and professionally. We foster a culture of support, challenge, and innovation-where curiosity and accountability drive progress.

You'll love working here if you're looking for an innovative challenge that's truly disrupting an industry. Come join us!