Overview
In this role you will provide practical, outcome-focused legal support to Sage’s Product & Technology teams, helping to design, develop and launch innovative solutions while managing risk. You will partner with product, engineering and GTM groups in a global, fast-paced environment and advise on AI, IP, data privacy, and third-party technology integrations. You’ll contribute to trademark and brand protection and help scale legal services through automation and practical guidance. This position offers exposure to generative AI initiatives and a collaborative One-OGC culture with hybrid working in Newcastle or London.
Pay / Benefits
- Generous bonuses and pension scheme
- 25 days of paid annual leave (+ up to 5 days)
- 8 bank holidays
- Volunteer leave through Sage Foundation
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Hybrid working
Responsibilities
- Provide commercially focused legal support throughout the product development and readiness lifecycle
- Advise on AI, IP, data privacy, and technology-related legal issues
- Support compliance initiatives across product, financial services and marketing regulation
- Partner with product and engineering teams on emerging technologies, including generative and agentic AI
- Support trademark and brand management activities, including protection, enforcement, disputes and governance
- Manage trademark records, reporting, templates, playbooks and governance materials
- Draft and negotiate technology, procurement, partner and commercial agreements
- Develop practical guidance and self-service resources for business stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve legal operations through automation, AI and process optimization
- Build strong relationships across global business teams as a trusted adviser
- Champion innovation and contribute to a high-performing One-OGC culture
Key requirements
- Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience
- Strong commercial legal experience in-house or private practice
- Experience providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice in a technology environment
- Knowledge of IP, data privacy and AI-related considerations
- Working knowledge of GDPR and the EU AI Act
- Experience supporting trademark and brand management activities
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and matter management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities
- Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, global and collaborative environment
- Growth mindset and willingness to embrace change and continuous improvement
- collaborative
- commercially minded
- clear communicator
- intellectual property
- data privacy
- GDPR
Legal Counsel (IP), Product and Technology employer: Sage Intacct
At Sage, we pride ourselves on being a global tech leader that not only drives industries forward with our innovative ERP solutions but also fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Our Newcastle office offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and extensive health coverage, and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth through industry-leading training. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven team that values individuality and supports your career ambitions while making a meaningful impact on businesses worldwide.
