W&P Partners has partnered with a high-growth SaaS company at the forefront of AI innovation. Trusted by organisations worldwide, this company is building next-generation computer vision technologies that are reshaping industries. With a mission to democratise access to transformative AI tools, they are now looking to hire a talented and proactive Legal Counsel to support the business across intellectual property, data privacy, and commercial transactions.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and partner closely with senior leadership across global teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including licensing, SaaS, NDAs, and strategic partnerships.
* Develop and implement the company’s IP strategy, including trademarks, patents, open-source compliance, and licensing frameworks.
* Advise on global data privacy and protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, HIPAA, and other international regulations.
* Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and assess privacy/security risks.
* Provide legal support to Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and HR teams to help align legal risk with business objectives.
* Improve and maintain legal templates, policies, playbooks, and internal processes.
* Drive scalable legal operations and support continuous improvement across legal functions.
* Deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Skills:
* 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally including time in-house at a SaaS or technology company.
* Strong understanding of data privacy and protection frameworks including GDPR.
* Experience with commercial transactions, especially B2B SaaS agreements and technology licensing.
* Familiarity with open-source software licensing and compliance obligations.
* Proven ability to deliver clear, actionable legal guidance in a dynamic business setting.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* A proactive, process-improvement mindset with strong business acumen.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in a start-up or scale-up environment.
* Background in cybersecurity law is a plus.
Why Apply?
* Join a pioneering company at the cutting edge of AI and computer vision.
* Work with a global team of passionate technologists and innovators.
* High-impact role with direct influence on company strategy and growth.
* Collaborative and agile culture with a strong mission-driven purpose.
* Fully remote working environment with flexible arrangements.
W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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