Junior Lawyer

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Are you passionate about commercial law and ready to grow your legal career in an international, technology-driven environment?

Viridien operates in a rapidly changing global technology market providing high-end scientific solutions primarily to the natural resources and energy sectors. A focus on innovation, quality, and client service are key to our success—supported by a culture of learning, collaboration, and ambition.

We are looking for a Junior Lawyer to join Viridien and support our Europe, Africa and Middle East Legal team. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop strong foundations in commercial and technology-driven contracts within an international and highly innovative environment. You will work closely with Viridien's Geoscience and High Performance Computing (HPC) teams, contributing directly to enabling business activities while ensuring legal compliance and risk management.

You will have the opportunity to work on :

• Commercial contracting fundamentals
• Licensing and Intellectual Property awareness
• Legal risk identification, mitigation and escalation
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Exposure to international legal operations

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (Business Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law or equivalent)
• Previous experience in contract negotiation and contract management
• Strong contract literacy skills: drafting, reviewing and negotiating
• Highly discreet, professional, and guided by strong ethical standards
• Well-organized, reliable and detail-oriented, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment
• Clear and confident communicator, able to interact easily with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proactive and adaptable, able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in scientific, technical and innovative topics
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). French is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities
 

Contract Management

• Review, draft and amend a wide range of contracts
• Support the negotiation of commercial and licensing agreements
• Prepare contract amendments and related documentation
• Maintain contract templates and legal records
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal standards

Business Support

• Partner with Geoscience and HPC commercial and sales teams
• Support Procurement, Human Resources, Facilities and Marketing teams
• Translate legal requirements into practical and operational guidance
• Support commercial deals under the supervision of the Legal team
• Escalate legal and risk issues appropriately

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure contracts align with Viridien legal and compliance policies
• Support compliance with local content and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with Tax, Compliance, Insurance and Finance teams
• Act as first-line legal support before escalation to senior counsel

Additional Information

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Location: We are located in Crawley, just south of London—well connected to the capital, the South Coast, and Gatwick Airport for international travel.
• Contract: Permanent – Full time

Why work with us?

At Viridien, your contribution makes a real impact. You’ll work with colleagues from diverse international backgrounds who support one another, share knowledge openly, and welcome new ideas.

• Competitive salary
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program & bank holiday swap
• Hybrid model and flexible working with up to 2 days at home
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• Flexible benefits platform with discount schemes including gym membership
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Tailored Private Medical & Dental care

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.