Commercial Counsel, Emea (Ai)

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel, EMEA (AI): Serving as a strategic legal partner to sales teams, supporting complex deal negotiations and commercial activities that fuel expansion with leading EMEA companies, while guiding sophisticated technology transactions. Focus on the unique legal and regulatory considerations for responsible AI deployment throughout the EMEA region.

Location: London, UK. Expect all staff to be able to work from our London office at least 3 days a week.

Salary: £125,000 - £165,000 GBP

Company

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

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, with a primary focus on GTM/Sales transactions in EMEA, including enterprise customer contracts.
• Partner closely with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance.
• Help build and maintain commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements.
• Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business momentum.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies.
• 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 4 years of legal experience, ideally with exposure to commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions.
• Clear communication skills and comfort translating legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences.
• A low-ego, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners.
• Curiosity about AI technology, AI Policy, and commitment to responsible AI development.
• Comfort in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

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.

Culture & Benefits

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