As we scale, the complexity of our legal, regulatory, and policy environment is increasing — particularly as we build out our energy trading capabilities. We are looking for someone to help us stay on top of this in a structured, practical way.
As a Legal and Policy Analyst at Powerverse, you will will take ownership of our policy environment, support day-to-day legal operations, and ensure we remain compliant as we grow.
This is not a traditional legal role. It sits at the intersection of legal, operations, and governance — ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to ambiguity, making policies practical, and ensuring things actually get done. You will act as the connective tissue between legal advice, internal teams, and execution — including supporting newer areas such as energy trading compliance as they are built out.
Before submitting an application please note that at this time visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You'll Do
Policy Ownership & Governance
Own and maintain all company policies (HR, compliance, information security, data protection, etc.)
Ensure policies are up-to-date, version controlled, and aligned with current regulations and business practices
Organise and maintain a clear, auditable policy repository
Coordinate periodic policy reviews with internal stakeholders and external advisors
Data Protection & GDPR
Support GDPR compliance across the business, working with our external DPO platform
Maintain key documentation (e.g. ROPA, DPIAs, consent frameworks)
Ensure alignment between product flows (e.g. app onboarding) and legal documentation (privacy policies, terms)
Monitor regulatory developments impacting data usage and customer-facing products
Legal Operations
Maintain contract registers and track key commercial terms (renewals, obligations, liabilities)
Support the review and updating of commercial agreements (MSAs, NDAs, DPAs)
Coordinate with external counsel and ensure advice is implemented internally
Help standardise templates and improve contracting processes
Compliance & Risk Management
Support ongoing compliance initiatives (e.g. anti-bribery, whistleblowing, information security)
Maintain and track legal and compliance risks within the broader risk register
Prepare materials for governance forums (e.g. board packs, risk committee updates)
Ensure documentation and processes are audit-ready
Energy Trading & Regulatory Workstreams (BONUS)
Support the build-out of compliance processes as Powerverse develops its energy trading and flexibility capabilities
Work with the Flex and Trading teams to track regulatory requirements and market onboarding processes
Coordinate submissions, audits, and qualification activities (e.g. ESO/DSO, Elexon), ensuring timelines and dependencies are managed
Act as a project manager across internal teams and external advisors to keep compliance workstreams on track
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support market participation and future scaling
Cross-Functional Enablement
Work closely with Product, HR, and Commercial teams to ensure policies are embedded in practice
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance
Support internal training and awareness on key topics (e.g. GDPR, compliance policies)
What We’re Looking For
Experience
2–5 years in a legal, compliance, or policy role (in-house, consulting, or legal practice)
Experience with GDPR and data protection frameworks
Exposure to contract management and policy drafting
Skills
Highly organised — able to bring structure to messy environments
Strong attention to detail, with good judgement on what matters
Clear communicator — able to translate legal concepts into plain English
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Mindset
Pragmatic and solutions-focused — you prioritise what works in practice
Ownership mentality — you take responsibility for outcomes
Curious and commercially aware — you understand the context behind decisions
Nice to Have (but not essential)
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
Exposure to regulated industries (e.g. energy, fintech)
Familiarity with HR or compliance platforms
Why This Role Matters
This role is central to helping Powerverse scale in a controlled and compliant way.
As we expand into flexibility markets and build out our energy trading capabilities, the regulatory and operational complexity of the business increases significantly. This role ensures we stay on top of that complexity — without slowing the business down — and helps new capabilities get off the ground in a structured, robust way.
Interview Process
At Powerverse our interview process is designed to help you get to know our ways of working as a team, as well as showcase both your interpersonal and hard skills. The process usually includes:
Talent Screen - 20 minutes
Hiring Manager Interview - 45 minutes
Case-Study Exercise - Take-home assignment
Panel Round - 1 hour
Final Chat with an Exec Member - 30 minutes
Benefits
Shared company bonus scheme based on company and individual performance
25 days of yearly annual leave, increasing with tenure up to 28 days
Equipment and office setup budget
Flexible work environment. Most of us work in office Tuesday and Thursday every week in our beautiful London space and enjoy the office snacks
Company pension contribution and private health insurance
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
As a growing company we re-evaluate our benefits continuously and hope to expand them further in the future.