London, United Kingdom
Head of Legal
Salary: £100-110k pa DOE
About Us
Climate X is a purpose-driven climate adaptation data company set to revolutionise how the world manages assets, property, and infrastructure.
We apply cutting-edge, peer-reviewed science to help prevent the worst impacts of climate change. We combine climate projections, remote sensing observations, and modelling to project the frequency and severity of physical climate risks such as floods, subsidence, storms, etc.
Our SaaS platform lets financial institutions and real estate firms look at future climate pathways to:
We advocate diversity with our founders, team, and investors from various backgrounds.
We’re not building just a team but a place of innovation where problem solving and fun coexist, to address the most significant challenge our society is facing.
The impact you’ll own
As Head of Legal, you will own and manage the entire legal and compliance risk function for Climate X, reporting directly to the co-founders.
Your role will include:
Long term, and as we expand into the US, we will undertake a restructuring review to properly register new legal entities, such as a US subsidiary. You will own the legal and administrative steps to ensure the new entity is compliant with all relevant regulations.
Essential Skills
Desirable Skills
Benefits
🌍 Contribute to a business making purposeful impact related to climate change
💡 Monthly training & conference budget to help you upskill and develop your career (£1,000 per year)
📈 6 monthly appraisals and 12 monthly pay reviews
💰 Pension contribution scheme
🏡 Flexible hours and hybrid working (3 days/week in office; core hours 10am-4pm)
🏥 Mental Health and Wellbeing support via Oliva
🏖 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, annual 3-day Christmas-closure, and half day on your birthday (36.5 days total!)
🏏 Optional quarterly socials, dinners, and fun nights out
🥐 A fully stocked supply of snacks, fruit, and refreshments for the days when you are in the office
Equal Opportunities
Climate X are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.