Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector

Overview

A growing legal team is seeking a commercial attorney to support the expansion of a leading AI technology provider's Global Public Sector business across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This role involves working on cutting-edge AI systems, including Generative and Agentic AI, that impact governments and public sector entities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate international expansion by enabling market entry and operations outside the US, focusing on the Global Public Sector team
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements with global entities, including sovereign AI deals, master services agreements, and bespoke software development contracts
• Manage complex public tenders as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or consortium partner
• Provide counsel on privacy and emerging regulatory requirements
• Design, implement, and refine policies and processes to manage legal and business risks
• Collaborate across legal and other departments globally to deliver proactive business solutions

Requirements

• UK, common law, or EU legal qualification with substantial experience in English law matters
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the technology sector, gained at leading law firms, in-house legal teams, or government
• Strong commercial and intellectual property legal skills combined with business and technical understanding
• Extensive experience negotiating complex SaaS and bespoke software development agreements
• Experience with government engagements and public procurement processes
• Familiarity with EU law
• Ability to partner effectively with Sales teams to develop practical, risk-optimized solutions
• Collaborative, low-ego approach to working across teams on projects of varying scale
• Strong prioritization skills and adaptability to a fluid scope of work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legal issues related to AI, including emerging AI regulatory frameworks
• Privacy counseling and regulatory compliance expertise
• Experience working with or closely alongside governments and enterprises in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region
• Proficiency in Arabic

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits are not specified in the description.

Location

This role supports international operations primarily across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Specific location details are not provided.

Additional Information

Candidates should note a 90-day waiting period policy before reapplying for the same role to ensure fair evaluation. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.