About Us
Our software and development tools help build products for cars, hospitals, factories, homes, and industries worldwide. We help engineers solve complex challenges and create technology people can depend on.
Rooted in Nordic values and trusted by innovators worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. With decades of engineering experience and a shared passion for technical excellence, we're helping shape the future of software and embedded development.
We take pride in building tools for people who build the world around us.
About the Role
Qt Group’s Legal team supports a fast-growing, multi-product portfolio spanning the entire Qt Group of companies, and across a complex mix of open source and commercial licensing. As we scale our products and take on growing regulatory obligations (e.g., EU AI Act, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and GDPR), we are seeking a dedicated Product and Privacy counsel to support our business. As Legal Counsel, Product & Privacy, you will be the go-to legal partner for Product, R&D, and business teams on third-party and open source licensing, regulatory compliance, and legal support for strategic product initiatives, as well as our internal go-to counsel for data protection and AI regulatory work.
Possible locations for this position are Espoo, Finland or London, Uk
What You’ll Do
- Advise Product, R&D, and business teams on third-party and open source software licensing across Qt’s dual open-source/commercial license model.
- Support EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance for Qt Group products and product teams.
- Provide ongoing legal support for strategic product and R&D initiatives.
- Advise on data protection (GDPR) and EU AI Act compliance as they apply across Qt Group products.
- Partner with Security, Product, and Engineering to build compliance into product decisions and frameworks.
- Support product, privacy, and licensing matters related to M&A and subsidiary integration.
What You Bring to the Table
- Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction with experience advising on technology, software, or IP matters, as well as regulatory matters (e.g., EU CRA, EU AI Act).
- Practical experience with open-source licensing (e.g. GPL/LGPL) and third-party software licenses.
- Working knowledge of EU data protection law (GDPR). IAPP certification is a plus.
- Comfortable advising directly on product and R&D decisions in a fast-moving, multi-product company.
- Impeccable communication skills in English, with the ability to explain legal risk clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Business acumen and focus on practical compliance.
Bonus Points For...
- German-language skills
- Experience in a dual-licensed (open source and commercial) software company.
- Experience supporting M&A integration, e.g. product or IP diligence and post-acquisition harmonization.
