12 month contract - Flexibility - 4 days per week - Remote
Our client is a global technology organisation operating in the AI space. They have been established in Dublin for many years and have teams based in the US and EMEA (with a legal team in both jurisdications).
The Ireland-based GC is now keen to hire an experienced Technology Counsel to join their EMEA Legal team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
25-30 hours per week (flexibility around start and finish times)
This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and play a key role in supporting sophisticated SaaS technology transactions and product development initiatives.
You will work with high-level enterprise clients and contribute directly to the company's legal and compliance strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex SaaS agreements across the EMEA region to facilitate business objectives.
* Provide strategic legal guidance during the product development lifecycle, with a focus on advising on data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
* Monitor and interpret global and regional regulatory trends, ensuring proactive adherence to evolving legal requirements, particularly in AI, privacy, and security.
* Serve as the primary legal contact for the EMEA Sales and Customer Success teams, while also supporting other global regions as required.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal operations, including the development of playbooks, templates, and training materials.
Qualifications:
Experience: 8–10 years PQE gained in-house at a global technology company or within a commercial private practice team specializing in technology.
Skills: Demonstrable negotiation and influencing skills, combined with a collaborative and business-oriented mindset.
Essential:
* You must live in Ireland
* You must be available to attend the Dublin office in person at least 2-3 days per week at very start of the contract (remote option thereafter)
* Start date: September / October 2025
* Technology (Saas) contracts experience
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss.
Contact Sarah Kelly, Partner, The Panel