EMEA Legal Counsel for Contracts & Compliance (Remote)

Emerald; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Flexible working locations

401(k) plan with company match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Emerald is seeking a talented and proactive Legal Counsel – EMEA to serve as our primary in-house legal resource across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This 100% remote role can be based in the United Kingdom or Germany, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel.

You will lead end-to-end commercial contracting review, oversee regional IP filings, ensure GDPR/EU regulatory compliance, and support investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable Emerald’s ambitious EMEA growth.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ PQE gained within in-house or law firm.
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
• Experience managing trademark portfolios in UK/EU.
• Excellent English communication; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements across EMEA.
• Standardize templates and playbooks to streamline contracting.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, data governance, and investigations.
• Oversee regional IP filings and portfolio management.

Job description

Emerald is seeking a talented and proactive Legal Counsel – EMEA to serve as our primary in-house legal resource across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This 100% remote role can be based in the United Kingdom or Germany, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel.

You will lead end-to-end commercial contracting review, oversee regional IP filings, ensure GDPR/EU regulatory compliance, and support investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable Emerald’s ambitious EMEA growth.