Legal Counsel (London)

London Full-Time 43200 - 72000 € / year (est.) Home office possible

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 levelAssociate

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionLegal
IndustriesLaw Practice and Legal Services

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