Legal Counsel - Technology & AI

apartmentMichael Page placeGerrards Cross calendar_month 

About Our Client

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

Job 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.
The Successful Applicant
  • 2+ 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.
What's on Offer
  • A competitive salaryaligning with market rate.
  • 10% Bonus
  • Healthcare
  • 25 days holiday + BH + 3 days paid volunteering days
  • Hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days at home
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