Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership, ensuring alignment between business goals and legal strategy.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team, fostering a high-performance culture.
* Lead and negotiate high-value commercial contracts with clients (including SaaS agreements and partnerships), balancing risk management and sales acceleration.
* Implement efficient contracting processes, enabling sales teams to execute deals faster while ensuring compliance.
* Provide advice to the business on AI governance, data privacy laws, intellectual property protection, and DEI compliance.
* Maintain corporate governance and ensure best practices in contract management and risk assessment.
* Work cross-functionally and effectively with leadership and global teams.
Skills and Attributes:
* 7+ years PQE with experience in a leading law firm and an in-house legal role (preferably a technology or data-driven business).
* Strong experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts.
* Experience in AI, data governance, SaaS, and product legal frameworks.
* Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage legal risk proactively.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a global, cross-functional business environment.
* Proven ability to lead and develop a legal team, with a hands-on approach to solving legal challenges.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
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