Vacancy: Legal Counsel - Hybrid Working 50% in Hemel Hempstead Head Office (HP1 2UJ) and 50% Remote

Overview

Optoma is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our EMEA operations. This is a high-impact, autonomous in-house role that will support a broad range of business and legal matters across a multi-country commercial operation. You will work closely with our EMEA leadership and commercial teams, providing day-to-day legal advice and supporting our growth and transformation journey. This includes reviewing contracts, advising on legal risks, and helping to implement practical policies and governance frameworks that enable sustainable operations. Reporting to the EMEA CFO, you''ll be the primary legal contact for the region. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating independently, managing competing priorities, and knowing when to escalate or engage external counsel.

ResponsibilitiesReview, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including distributor, reseller, licensing, supplier, services, and NDAs

Provide pragmatic legal support to EMEA teams across 17+ countries, including on commercial, data protection, competition, and general regulatory issues

Proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting our sector and advise relevant internal stakeholders

Support the development and implementation of legal policies, processes, and templates across the business

Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, operations, HR, and finance teams, ensuring legal alignment with business strategy

Support compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and environmental regulations in partnership with internal stakeholders

Coordinate with external counsel where required, particularly in new jurisdictions or for complex issues

Help maintain and enhance internal legal registers, contract templates, and governance documentation

QualificationsQualified solicitor (UK or other relevant jurisdiction)

3+ years'' PQE in a commercial legal role (preferably with in-house experience)

Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts

Excellent written and verbal English communication and legal drafting skills

Self-motivated and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives

Able to manage competing deadlines and advise confidently in fast-paced environments

Desirable: Experience supporting sales/distribution of goods across multiple EMEA jurisdictions

Desirable: Knowledge of GDPR and ISO 27001 frameworks

Desirable: Familiarity with employment law across one or more EMEA countries

Desirable: Policy development or legal operations experience

Desirable: Fluency in a second language, particularly French or German

Desirable: Experience working in a lean legal team or fast-growing B2B environment

About OptomaA passionate, customer-focused brand, Optoma products captivate, inspire and connect people for a better experience. Optoma Europe Ltd. has headquarters in the UK with regional offices throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) territory. Optoma provides reliable and innovative visual solutions for customers and partners. We bring people together through captivating visual experiences, serving customers who demand seamless, innovative technology to tell their stories. We make our customers'' dreams possible. As a global leader in large display technologies, Optoma combines cutting-edge design and engineering to deliver visual display solutions from the home to the office, classroom and commercial spaces.

What We OfferWorking for Optoma, you can expect a competitive salary with additional corporate benefits such as medical insurance, dental cover, pension and up to 30 days holiday per year - subject to service ..... full job details .....