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
