Legal counsel (product, technology & governance, united kingdom)

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in the UK
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally as inhouse product counsel in a technology company
• Experience assisting global technology companies in launching new products and services, advising on AI, SaaS, data governance, and technology partnerships
• Deep knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks (GDPR, AI Act, NIS2, etc.) and understanding of global digital, privacy, and AI developments
• Strong ability to translate governance and regulatory trends into practical guidance
• Strategic thinker with strong business judgment, ownership mentality, problem solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, collaborative and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross functional teams in a global environment

What the job involves

• We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our Product and Technology Legal team
• This is our first product-focused legal role in the UK, working alongside our commercial legal colleagues in the region
• As part of the global Legal-Tech team, you’ll closely support our UK and EU development teams and advise on product counseling, governance, AI, data privacy, and technology regulation
• You’ll collaborate with Product, R&D, Security, BI, and Sales to drive innovation while ensuring compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape
• This is a unique opportunity to scale monday.com’s governance strategy, and position the company at the forefront of technology, privacy, and regulatory compliance, contributing to our global strategy, risk management, and regulatory engagement
• Monitor and analyze EU/UK and global regulatory and policy developments, including AI, data governance, and digital regulation. Identify emerging issues and translate them into actionable business strategies and advice
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, playbooks, and compliance processes to support cross company alignment and accountability
• Advise on the legal aspects of product development throughout product lifecycle, from ideation to launch
• Partner closely with Product and R&D teams to ensure legal, privacy, and governance considerations are built in from day one
• Provide practical, business oriented guidance on legal risks for new and existing products, features, and go to market initiatives
• Support R&D and Product teams in embedding ‘legal by design’ into product development
• Counsel on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with UK/EU and global data protection laws (including AI governance and security standards)
• Build and deliver internal training and guidance on governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance for cross functional teams
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of technology, licensing, marketing, and IP agreements
• Support marketing initiatives, ensuring compliance with privacy, IP, consumer protection and advertising laws
• Contribute to IP strategy, including trademarks, patents, and enforcement where relevant
• Collaborate with global legal teams to ensure consistent approaches to technology, privacy, and governance across regions