Senior Legal Counsel Data Privacy & Technology Contracts

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel

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

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