Legal Counsel – Technology & AI

Exciting opportunity to join a growing tech business 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. Provide 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 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 salary aligning 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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