Legal Counsel, Product & Privacy

Qt Group; Espoo; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qt Group is seeking a Legal Counsel, Product & Privacy to join the legal team in Espoo, Finland, or London, UK. The role focuses on open-source and commercial licensing, ensuring compliance with EU data protection laws and upcoming regulatory acts.

The candidate will advise cross-functional teams, support product initiatives, and collaborate with Security and Engineering to embed compliance in product development. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience advising on technology, software, or IP matters.
• Practical experience with open-source licensing (GPL/LGPL) and third-party software licenses.
• Working knowledge of EU data protection law (GDPR).
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Advise Product, R&D, and business teams on software licensing models.
• Support compliance efforts for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and EU AI Act.
• Provide legal support for strategic product initiatives and M&A integration.
• Partner with Security and Engineering teams to integrate compliance into product frameworks.

Skills

Open-source licensing

Technology/IP law

GDPR

English communication

Legal counsel experience

Education

Qualified lawyer in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Organising Institution / Firm

Legal Counsel, Product & Privacy

Qt Group

Rolling Basis (Official)

Espoo, Finland or London, UK

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction; experience in technology, software, or IP matters; practical experience with open-source licensing (GPL/LGPL) and third-party software licenses; working knowledge of GDPR.

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Qt Group is seeking a Legal Counsel, Product & Privacy to join their legal team in either Espoo, Finland, or London, UK. The role involves supporting a multi-product portfolio, focusing on open-source and commercial licensing, and ensuring regulatory compliance with the EU AI Act, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and GDPR.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven experience advising on technology, software, or IP matters.
• Practical experience with open-source licensing (e.g., GPL/LGPL) and third-party software licenses.
• Working knowledge of EU data protection law (GDPR).
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise Product, R&D, and business teams on software licensing models.
• Support compliance efforts for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and EU AI Act.
• Provide legal support for strategic product initiatives and M&A integration.
• Partner with Security and Engineering teams to integrate compliance into product frameworks.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified. The company offers competitive, locally relevant packages.

Application Procedure

• Are there specific language requirements? While English is required, German-language skills are considered a bonus.
• Is this a remote role? The role is based in Espoo or London and offers hybrid working options.