CareerPlan

General Counsel

London, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-17

Core

Strategic legal leader responsible for global legal, regulatory, privacy, compliance, and corporate governance agenda for a global communication app.

Role type

Senior IC General Counsel (Executive Management)

Builds

Global legal operations, compliance frameworks, and strategic partnerships for a communication platform.

Domain

Technology / Internet / Telecommunications / Fintech

Required skills

Global legal strategy, regulatory compliance, privacy/data protection, corporate governance, commercial contract negotiation, team leadership, risk management, board advisory, cross-functional partnership

Preferred skills

Experience in highly regulated environments, B2B and B2C experience, AI and emerging tech legal expertise

Technologies

Legal tech tools, compliance platforms

Responsibilities

Lead global legal team and define operating model; Provide strategic guidance on commercial agreements, IP, and regulatory matters; Oversee complex negotiations and high-value strategic agreements; Manage relationships with external counsel; Partner with Product and Technology leadership on new products and emerging technologies; Advise senior leadership and Board on corporate governance and significant incidents

Seniority

Executive, hands-on IC