Senior Commercial Counsel

Jobgether; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 137.000 - 222.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Ownership & visibility

International exposure

AI-driven environment

Autonomy

Collaboration with leadership

Zusammenfassung

Jobgether, partnering with a Swiss-based company, seeks a Senior Commercial Counsel to lead enterprise transactions and strategic agreements across UK, EU, and APAC, shaping commercial strategy in AI. You will partner with sales and biz dev, build scalable contracts, advise on privacy, IP, data security, and cross-border transfers, while navigating evolving AI regulation.

This role offers high autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to scale legal infrastructure in a

Qualifikationen

• JD/LLM or equivalent law degree or professional qualification from an accredited institution.
• 5–12+ years of legal practice experience, in-house or at a law firm, or both.
• Strong experience handling international commercial transactions, especially enterprise agreements and partnerships.
• Solid knowledge of IP, privacy, data security, and data licensing with depth in several areas.
• Practical experience with data protection frameworks and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to navigate complex or ambiguous legal issues with actionable advice.
• Exceptional written communication skills for precise, straightforward legal documentation.

Aufgaben

• Structure, negotiate, and close enterprise sales, partnerships, vendor, services, and data licensing agreements.
• Act as a trusted legal partner to sales and business development teams to enable faster deal execution.
• Provide practical guidance balancing business objectives with legal protections.
• Design scalable legal processes, templates, and streamlined contracting workflows.
• Advise on privacy, IP, data security, data licensing, and emerging AI-related issues.
• Advise on cross-border commercial and regulatory matters UK/EU/APAC.
• Structure international data transfer mechanisms (SCCs, adequacy decisions, BCRs).
• Monitor AI regulation developments and translate into guidance for internal teams.
• Support a broad range of legal matters for a rapidly scaling tech business.
• Help establish foundational legal practices to scale with international growth.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Cross-border deals

Privacy & data security

IP law

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

AI regulation knowledge

Startup experience

Clear written communication

Ausbildung

JD/LLM or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel based in Switzerland.

Join a lean, high-impact legal team supporting the commercial growth of a fast-moving AI technology business. In this role, you will lead complex enterprise transactions, partnerships, and strategic commercial agreements across international markets. You’ll work closely with sales, business development, leadership, and cross-functional teams to help accelerate growth while managing legal and commercial risk. The role combines hands‑on deal‑making with the opportunity to build scalable legal processes and frameworks from the ground up. You’ll advise on privacy, intellectual property, data security, AI‑related legal matters, and cross‑border data transfers. Working across the UK, EU, and APAC, you’ll have a meaningful role in shaping legal strategy in an evolving AI landscape.

Accountabilities

• Structure, negotiate, and close enterprise sales, partnership, vendor, services, data licensing, and marketing agreements.


• Act as a trusted legal partner to sales and business development teams, providing practical guidance that enables faster and smarter deal execution.


• Bring strong customer and commercial awareness to negotiations, balancing business objectives with appropriate legal protections.


• Design and implement scalable legal processes, including standardized deal terms, templates, playbooks, and streamlined contracting workflows.


• Provide practical advice on privacy, intellectual property, data security, data licensing, and emerging AI‑related legal issues.


• Advise on cross-border commercial and regulatory matters across the UK, EU, and APAC.


• Structure appropriate international data transfer mechanisms, including SCCs, adequacy decisions, and BCRs, in connection with voice data processing.


• Monitor developments in AI regulation and technology law, translating emerging requirements into clear, actionable guidance for internal teams.


• Support a broad range of legal matters associated with a rapidly scaling technology business.


• Help establish foundational legal practices and infrastructure that can scale alongside the organization’s international growth.

Requirements:

• JD, LLM, or equivalent law degree or professional qualification from an accredited institution.


• 5–12+ years of legal practice experience, gained in‑house, at a law firm, or across both environments.


• Strong experience handling international commercial transactions, particularly enterprise agreements, partnerships, and strategic business relationships across UK/EU and APAC markets.


• Solid knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, data security, and data licensing, with demonstrated depth in several of these areas and willingness to develop expertise in others.


• Practical experience with data protection frameworks and cross‑border data transfer mechanisms relevant to international operations.


• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to navigate complex or ambiguous legal issues while providing clear, actionable advice.


• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce precise, straightforward, and persuasive legal documentation and guidance.


• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and business partnering skills.


• A pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach and the ability to minimize unnecessary friction while protecting business interests.


• A builder mindset, with enthusiasm for creating processes, systems, and legal infrastructure from the ground up.


• Comfort working in a fast‑changing, AI‑first environment and adapting quickly as priorities and technology evolve.


• Experience supporting high‑growth startups and building legal infrastructure that enables efficient sales growth is highly valued.


• Hands‑on experience with commercial and legal matters in the AI sector is a strong advantage.


• Experience supporting a U.S.-headquartered company expanding into the UK, EU, and/or APAC is a plus.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a lean, high-impact legal function with significant ownership and visibility.


• Exposure to complex international commercial matters across the UK, EU, APAC, and other global markets.


• Direct involvement in shaping legal strategy and commercial frameworks within the rapidly evolving AI sector.


• High degree of autonomy and the opportunity to build scalable legal processes and foundational practices.


• Close collaboration with experienced leadership and high‑performing cross‑functional teams.


• A dynamic, AI‑first working environment that encourages experimentation, continuous learning, and the adoption of advanced AI tools.


• Opportunity to influence how legal operations evolve within a rapidly scaling technology business.


• International scope, with exposure to commercial expansion across multiple strategic markets.


• A culture that values practical problem‑solving, professional judgment, idealism, and a healthy sense of humor.