General Counsel
Core
Lead the legal function for a rapidly scaling AI business, overseeing UK legal matters and international jurisdictions while supporting a global customer base in media, retail, healthcare, and the public sector.
Role type
Senior General Counsel (In-house)
Builds
Global legal frameworks, compliance programs, and a technology-enabled legal function on the company's own platform.
Domain
AI technology, Data Privacy, International Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Corporate governance, Contract negotiation, Data protection compliance, IP strategy, Employment law, Risk management, Legal technology implementation, Cross-border regulatory strategy, Team leadership, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
High-growth tech company experience, Fundraising/M&A experience, AI regulation expertise, International jurisdiction management
Technologies
Stelia's own platform, In-house AI models, Legal tech stack
Responsibilities
Advise the Board and CEO on corporate structure and governance; Lead legal due diligence for funding rounds; Own customer-facing terms and AI-specific contract issues; Act as lead on data privacy and AI regulation compliance; Build the legal function's technology stack; Line-manage the VP of People; Lead IP strategy for AI models and code; Manage global litigation and disputes; Build and manage the in-house legal team.
Seniority
Senior, Executive Leadership
