Commercial Counsel (Ai Governance)

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel (AI Governance): Leading customer negotiations across EMEA, UK and APAC regions, working with sophisticated enterprise clients and partners on high-value, complex deals. Focus on shaping regulatory strategy by advising on the business impact of EU AI Act, DORA, EU Data Act, GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and emerging digital regulations.

Location: Fully remote

Company

hirify.global is trusted by world’s leading brands such as Alaska Airlines, BBC and The Home Depot to drive revenue growth and customer loyalty with exceptional cross-channel customer experiences.

What you will do

• Lead negotiations for revenue-generating agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements across EMEA, UK, and APAC.
• Serve as the go-to advisor on privacy, security, and AI compliance matters for cross-functional teams.
• Shape regulatory strategy by advising on the business impact of EU AI Act, DORA, EU Data Act, GDPR, and ePrivacy Directive.
• Build scalable legal infrastructure, refining templates, playbooks, and processes.
• Partner with EMEA leadership to ensure legal alignment across the region and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Train and enable go-to-market teams on contract procedures, compliance requirements, and risk management.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of in-house substantive commercial and tech transactions experience at a SaaS company.
• Deep expertise in GDPR, ePrivacy, and EU data protection frameworks; working knowledge of the EU AI Act, DORA, and EU Data Act.
• Proven track record negotiating MSAs, DPAs, and technology partnerships—both direct and channel.
• License to practice law in-house in the UK or one or more EMEA jurisdictions.
• Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English are required.
• Executive presence and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Strong preference for candidates with CIPP/EU certification.
• French or German language skills.
• Experience experimenting with AI tools in your personal or professional life - or an eagerness to learn!

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off.
• Support for your overall wellbeing with employer-subsidized mental health and employee wellness programs.
• A digital-first work environment and a monthly stipend to support remote work.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities to build skills and accelerate professional development.