Legal Counsel @ AI Translation Business

About the Opportunity

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel on behalf of a global technology and AI translation business based in Greater London. The client is an industry-leading global player with revenues exceeding £750 million and a market cap of £1.3 billion, specializing in protecting and commercializing innovative ideas across Europe, North America, and Asia. This hybrid role reports directly to the VP, Head of Legal, offering direct exposure to the C-suite and the IP Services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of global commercial contracts, including patent services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), software licenses, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and procurement agreements.
• IP & AI Advisory: Provide strategic legal advice on intellectual property ownership, licensing, and rights concerning data, algorithms, and AI model outputs.
• Collaboration Support: Partner with commercial and procurement teams to structure legally compliant AI collaborations.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the Group's global IP portfolio, coordinating with product teams and external advisors on patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Eligibility Criteria

• Jurisdictional Qualification: Must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) gained within a top-tier law firm or a reputable in-house legal department.
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Intellectual Property (IP) law, preferably within the technology, media, or professional services sectors.
• Professional Skills: Strong commercial acumen, confident drafting capabilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience).
• Bonus & Pension: Performance-based annual bonus and competitive pension contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid working arrangement requiring only 1 day per week in the Greater London office.
• Health & Leave: Healthcare cash plan (with optional dental coverage) and 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), which increases with tenure.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly through the LinkedIn application portal. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, you may reach out directly to the recruiter, Andelize van Heerden, via email at andelize@heriotbrown.com.