This Legal Counsel role is perfect for a tech, data protection and AI enthusiast looking to utilise their legal expertise in a fast-paced, vibrant work environment.

Client Details

A leading software business that serves technology to the infrastructure and construction sectors.

Description

· Provide day-to-day legal support to the business as required, either directly, supporting the General Counsel or by managing support from external counsel.

· Advise the business on various legal issues with a particular emphasis on software licensing including SaaS, data protection and AI.

· Providing practical legal support to our Sales teams to enable them to conclude licensing, services and other commercial contracts, including conducting negotiations with customers and their legal advisors.

· Draft, negotiate and/or review a wide variety of customer, vendor and strategic business partner contracts.

· Draft, review, and negotiate agreements specifically related to AI technologies and data protection, ensuring compliance with current and emerging regulations and best practices.

· Provide assistance with respect to any acquisitions or other corporate activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition business integration.

· Collaborate with and coordinate closely with other members of the Legal, Sales, HR, Procurement, Development, IT and Marketing teams, to drive desired outcomes.

· Collaborate cross-functionally and globally to anticipate and assess emerging legal risk areas across the company, resolve issues and mitigate risks. Contribute to the Legal team's knowledge sharing practices.

· Prepare reports for our executive management team regarding contract escalations and various legal issues.

· Assist in handling disputes.

· Handle other Legal matters as needed to help our business achieve its desired outcomes.

Profile

· 3+ years of commercial/IT legal and compliance experience at a recognised leading commercial law firm or as part of an in-house team.

· In-house legal experience is in the technology sector is desirable.

· Excellent knowledge and practical application of general commercial law and legal issues relating to the provision of IT products and services.

· A clear understanding and practical experience of SAAS & UK/EU data protection legislation.

· An understanding and interest in AI and legal technology.

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Job Offer

• £80,000-£95,000 Base salary D.O.E
• 10% Bonus
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday + BH + 3 days paid volunteering days
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days at home