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About the Role

Join our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drive everything we do. Our innovative legal professionals partner with the business to find creative solutions, think holistically, and help drive Deliveroo's mission forward while protecting our company and stakeholders. We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel, Procurement to join our London team. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in our London HQ. You’ll help navigate complex commercial contracts, mitigate vendor risks, and scale international technology and procurement capabilities across high-growth markets. You’ll report to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel for the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

Structure and negotiate a wide range of agreements, from off-the-shelf SaaS contracts to large-scale, multi-jurisdictional business unit outsourcings.
Partner cross-functionally to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to key stakeholders across Tech, Marketing, People, Finance, and Supply Chain on strategic projects and procurement needs.
Represent Legal on steering committees to navigate emerging challenges, regulatory changes, and new technology rollouts, owning legal risks from inception to solution.
Prepare Executive and Signatory notes that clearly translate complex legal risks into actionable business insights.
Provide proactive training and advice across evolving topics, including AI risk management, vendor compliance, and financial regulations.
Advocate for legal best practice and continuously improve internal contracting processes to scale efficiency.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant experience providing commercial, strategic legal advice to international businesses.
Proven track record across core commercial and procurement areas, including technology procurement, AI vendor agreements, payment service provider contracts, and material outsourcings.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders, and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, matrixed global organisation.
Skilled at distilling complex legal risks for varied audiences—from executive teams to junior team members—and adapting your communication style accordingly.
High commercial acumen and a growth mindset, with the drive to find creative, business-first solutions in ambiguous or novel areas of law.
Familiarity with evolving regulatory frameworks, such as payment services regulations or AI compliance regimes.
Previous in-house legal experience within a high-growth technology business or an internationally managed/US-owned corporate environment.

Skills

Commercial contracts
Vendor risk mitigation
Technology procurement
Procurement
AI procurement
Payment services provider contracts
Marketing and advertising procurement
Commercial disputes
Material outsourcings
Strategic projects in vendor management
Policy and handbook drafting
Legal advice
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Problem-solving
Regulatory knowledge
In-house tech experience

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Legal Qualification

Benefits

Make a visible impact every day
Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment
Learn something new everyday
Deliver together in an inclusive culture

About the Company

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition.
This role forms part of DoorDash’s international legal function, supporting our international business across Deliveroo and Wolt markets, as well as managing global projects alongside US counterparts.
Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.

Equal Opportunity

We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.