We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in technology contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property to join our Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise advising on SaaS agreements, GDPR/CCPA compliance, open-source licensing, and M&A transactions within complex, cross-cultural corporate environments. This role requires a commercially minded attorney who can translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance.

Technology Contracts & Commercial Agreements

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of technology-related agreements including SaaS, EULAs, Master Service Agreements, Software Licensing, Cloud Agreements, OEM, and Joint Development Agreements
Lead commercial contract negotiations with enterprise clients, vendors, data providers, and resellers, ensuring favorable and risk-appropriate terms
Review and evaluate RFP terms and conditions; advise business teams on legal and contractual risk, offering practical mitigation strategies
Revamp and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for the legal team

Data Privacy & Compliance

Lead implementation and ongoing management of the company's Data Governance Framework, including policies, notices, and agreement amendments
Manage the Data Protection Officer (DPO) function, serving as the primary privacy liaison internally and with regulators
Drive GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA compliance programs across the organization, including training, data subject request handling, and breach response
Align data protection practices with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC standards

Intellectual Property & Open-Source Compliance

Advise on IP strategy for new product releases, including patent analytics and IP checklist reviews
Provide counsel on open-source software licensing compliance (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, Apache) for use, contribution, and acquisition scenarios
Manage trademark matters including classification searches and infringement case support

M&A & Strategic Transactions

Support due diligence and risk assessment for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
Identify and mitigate legal risks through representations, warranties, indemnities, and protective contractual mechanisms
Collaborate with external counsel on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters

Requirements

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution; postgraduate or specialization in IP or technology law is a strong advantage
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US, CIPP/E, or equivalent) from IAPP is highly preferred

Experience

Minimum 6-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in technology law, with at least 3 years in an in-house corporate legal role
Proven track record working with Fortune 500 / large conglomerate companies in cross-cultural and multi-jurisdictional environments
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation for complex, high-value technology deals
Hands-on experience implementing data privacy programs under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA

Skills & Competencies

Deep expertise in software licensing, SaaS contracting, and cloud computing agreements
Strong knowledge of open-source compliance frameworks and OSS license obligations
Ability to manage external counsel effectively, including budget and matter oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in plain business language
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a commercial orientation

Senior Legal Counsel Data Privacy & Technology Contracts