Legal Counsel (6 months FTC, Maternity Leave Cover)

Title:Legal Counsel (6 months FTC, Maternity Leave Cover) Target location:Europe / UK Moodle with us! At Moodle , we’re on a mission to empower educators and learners worldwide with open, flexible, and innovative digital learning solutions. As the world’s most customisable and trusted open-source LMS, we partner with schools, universities, and organisations to create better learning experiences for millions. If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a global movement shaping the future of learning, join us — let’s transform education together! About the Role Moodle is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract starting in mid-December. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Moodle ’s global operations — drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on privacy and IP matters, and helping the business navigate a complex multi-jurisdictional legal landscape. What You’ll Do Most days in this role usually involve a mix of: Reviewing and drafting a broad range of commercial contracts, software licence agreements, NDAs, and website terms Advising on data privacy obligations with a focus on GDPR, and acting as point of contact for our external DPO on EU time zone Supporting M&A activities including due diligence and drafting of share and asset acquisition agreements Managing and maintaining IP and trademark registrations (including Madrid-based and USPTO) in