Head Of Legal Affairs, EMEA

TL;DR

Head Of Legal Affairs, EMEA: Leading contract negotiations and providing legal support on technology and commercial matters with an accent on digital advertising, data privacy, and intellectual property. Focus on improving contracting processes, handling legal projects, and supporting the company's initiatives in the EMEA markets.

Location: Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office) in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, enabling publishers to monetize content across various screens and formats.

What you will do

• Lead and support contract negotiations with strategic partners and vendors on complex commercial and technology matters.
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and advise on various technology and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support for the company’s privacy, data, and security initiatives.
• Improve contracting processes and management by working with legal team members and outside counsel to localize agreement forms for the EMEA markets.
• Assist with other legal responsibilities for the EMEA markets, including employment, real estate, marketing, and regulatory matters.
• Handle ad-hoc legal projects as requested by senior members of the legal team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of practice in a top law firm and/or in-house legal department with relevant transactional experience.
• Prior technology experience is a plus, with useful experience in digital advertising, data/privacy, and intellectual property.
• Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while thinking strategically and providing sound, practical advice under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to multitask and set priorities, and a strong work ethic.
• Natural leadership qualities as a team player, comfortable making decisions and interacting with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Status as a qualified UK lawyer.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with two days worked remotely and three days on-site.
• Comprehensive perks and benefits including holiday breaks, wellness days, equity, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Family-focused benefits and parental leave, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension plan.
• Disability and life insurance, mobile phone subsidy, and fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Career development initiatives, culture and inclusion programs, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.
• Community service and volunteer events, company-matched charitable contributions, and mental health support.