General Counsel & Head of Legal Operations (AI-First)

General Counsel & Head of Legal Operations (AI-First)

Posted Date Mar 02, 2026 Employment Type Full-time Experience Level Executive Location Ireland Category ** Programming ** Company **Jobgether **

**This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a General Counsel & Head of Legal Operations (AI-First) in Ireland.

**This role offers a unique opportunity to design and lead a global, AI-augmented legal and tax function for a fast-growing SaaS platform. You will architect systems and workflows that allow the company to execute multiple acquisitions per year efficiently, manage complex cross-border operations, and maintain regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Acting as the first legal hire, you will blend strategic counsel with operational leadership, leveraging AI tools to streamline due diligence, contract management, tax research, and internal governance. You will collaborate with finance, HR, and executive teams, building a high-leverage legal function that scales with the company. The position offers high autonomy, direct impact on growth initiatives, and the chance to create the blueprint for a world-class AI-first legal organization.

**Accountabilities

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• Lead the legal lifecycle of multiple annual acquisitions, managing contracts, SPAs, and coordination with local counsel across Europe and North America
• Design and implement AI-driven due diligence processes to analyze SaaS contracts and mitigate risks efficiently
• Oversee strategic tax structuring using AI-augmented research on cross-border treaties, transfer pricing, and permanent establishment considerations
• Manage global debt and capital facilities, ensuring compliance with covenants and maintaining strong lender relationships
• Build and maintain internal AI tools for self-serve governance, covering HR compliance, NDAs, and SARs
• Act as a sophisticated buyer of outside counsel, ensuring high-quality human oversight while optimising costs
• Oversee compliance for a distributed workforce across multiple jurisdictions, including contractors, employees, and EOR arrangements

**Requirements

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• JD/LLM with 6–10 years of experience in top-tier Private Equity, M&A, or corporate law practice
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-border M&A transactions and global legal operations
• Deep understanding of international tax frameworks and the ability to apply AI tools for tax structuring
• Expertise in building AI-enabled legal workflows, no-code legal automation, and CLM systems
• Strong operational mindset with a focus on deal velocity and quantifiable risk management
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills for managing small, high-impact legal teams
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with minimal bureaucracy and high autonomy

**Benefits

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• Competitive compensation with participation in global SAR programs
• Fully remote with ultimate flexibility in working hours and location Browse our curated collection of remote jobs across all categories and industries, featuring positions from top companies worldwide.
• Autonomy to design legal operations and implement cutting-edge AI tools
• Minimal bureaucracy and high-trust, high-impact environment
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a global SaaS network
• Flexible time off and culture supporting work-life balance
• Chance to be the first legal hire, shaping the strategy and tech stack of the legal function

**Why Apply Through Jobgether?

** We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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