Senior Legal Counsel, EMEA
Core
Lead the EMEA legal team, negotiate complex technology transactions with major financial institutions, and act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Regional Leader)
Builds
Strategic software, SaaS, hosting, licensing, and technology agreements for enterprise customers
Domain
Financial Services Technology / Fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, team leadership, risk-based decision-making, stakeholder management, contract drafting, regulatory compliance analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with DORA, GDPR, privacy and security practices, knowledge of Middle East legal markets, proficiency in German, French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese
Technologies
AI-enabled automation tools, legal process management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of legal professionals across Europe; Negotiate high-value customer engagements; Partner with Sales, Finance, and Product leaders to balance commercial objectives with legal risk; Drive consistency and efficiency in legal processes; Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting software vendors and financial services customers; Lead the analysis and resolution of complex customer disputes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership responsibilities
