Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.

Lime are looking for an outstanding lawyer in London to join our fast-growing Markets & Revenue legal team as Legal Counsel for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Lime is at an exciting inflection point as we scale rapidly toward our next stage of growth. As we grow, we are transitioning to a more structured, high-performing organization and need someone who thrives in this evolution.

This role will offer you a high-impact leadership position with the opportunity to shape legal strategy and execution in support of some of Lime's fastest growing markets. We’re looking for someone ambitious,quick-thinking and pragmatic who is able to counsel on a broad range of legal topics concerning the company - this will range from administrative and public law issues, litigation, including managing personal injury claims, to familiarity with data sharing & commercial contracts. You will have 6+ years of experience working on these types of matters either in an in-house or private practice environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as we build the foundation for long-term success.

You will work as part of a talented team of legal professionals located in cities around the world, as well as a smart, friendly local cross-functional team in London.

This is a hybrid position based in London that combines remote and onsite work. The incumbent must be based in London and will be required to attend our central London office regularly.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise on a broad range of legal matters across the UK and Ireland, including:

  • City contract negotiation and public procurement

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Administrative and public law

  • Commercial and consumer law

  • Insurance and civil liability

  • Commercial litigation, including management of personal injury claims

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day legal matters across UK and Ireland operations

• Partner closely with the General Manager, Operations and Government Relations teams to support business objectives while managing risk

• Provide practical, commercially focused advice that balances legal, reputational, regulatory, and operational considerations

• Lead and manage relationships with external counsel as needed

• Anticipate legal risks and implement processes and systems to mitigate exposure

About You:

• Qualified solicitor with the ability to practice law in the UK

• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private practice and/or in-house

• Experience advising international or multi-jurisdictional businesses

• Strong background in commercial litigation, ideally including personal injury claims

• Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage complex, fast-moving matters

• Commercially pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• High professional integrity and sound judgment

• Comfortable operating under pressure in a scaling, evolving organisation

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.