Commercial Counsel (Emea)

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel (EMEA): Serving as a strategic legal partner to sales teams, driving complex deal negotiations and commercial activities that fuel expansion with leading EMEA companies across all market segments. Focus on navigating EMEA regulatory compliance requirements and providing strategic guidance on responsible AI deployment.

Location: Must be able to work from the Dublin office at least 3 days a week.

Salary: €210,000 - €280,000 EUR

Company

hirify.global’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to sales leadership on complex commercial deals and contractual matters.
• Lead negotiations and close sophisticated agreements with diverse EMEA companies and organizations.
• Navigate EMEA regulatory compliance requirements and jurisdiction-specific contracting considerations across multiple European markets.
• Design and implement scalable contract frameworks, playbooks, and processes to support our fast-growing EMEA sales organization.
• Identify, analyze, and proactively manage complex legal and regulatory risks.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including clients of all sizes, regulatory bodies, and industry partners across the EMEA region.

Requirements

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in a relevant EMEA jurisdiction.
• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience supporting commercial transactions across diverse client segments and industries.
• Deep expertise in complex technology agreements and regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to the adoption of experimental and emerging technologies across EMEA markets.
• Exceptional business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Proven track record of thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of AI technology trends and commitment to responsible AI deployment across EMEA regulatory environments.

Nice to have

• In-house experience at leading technology companies with EMEA operations.
• Previous experience with AI, machine learning, or other experimental technologies in commercial contexts.
• Experience supporting sales teams across diverse client segments in deal negotiations and client relationship management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.