Head of Legal

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

Remote work

Parental leave

London office access

Flexible working hours

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Head of Legal to lead the company’s legal operations in the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape. You will negotiate MSAs and vendor terms, support product teams, and ensure privacy and IP compliance across contracts.

You will monitor GDPR/CCPA requirements, advise on regulatory risk, and update key legal documents like DPAs and Privacy Policies as AI technology evolves.

Qualifications

• JD/LLB or equivalent law degree and active state bar membership.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a commercial or corporate attorney in the AI space.
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts with clients and vendors.
• Experience handling 8-figure deal value contracts with enterprise clients.
• Deep understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and IP law.
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Desirable experience drafting whitepapers or speaking engagements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage client contracts, including redlining MSAs and Terms & Conditions for risk alignment.
• Oversee AI vendor agreements ensuring terms align back-to-back with client obligations.
• Embed as legal counsel to product teams, review features for legal/regulatory risk before launch.
• Monitor AI/data regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, GDPR, sector guidance) and brief leadership.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

AI/GenAI Law

Data Privacy

IP Law

Communication

Education

JD/LLB or equivalent

Bar admission

Job description

About us:

At the company, we are driving innovation in advertising technology through our state-of-the-art SaaS product, which harnesses Generative AI to redefine content creation. Our mission is to make AI the default in advertising without replacing creative people. To achieve this, we need to make sure that our technology isn’t just in the hands of big brands - we need to try to help small businesses and creative individuals too.

We’re looking for a Head of Legal who will lead our legal operations, ensuring our client and vendor contracting processes align with our business strategy, evolving legal standards, and risk management requirements. To do this successfully, you’ll need to understand the rapidly changing GenAI regulatory environment, expertly navigate complex contract negotiations, and position the company as a trusted leader in AI compliance and best practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Negotiate and manage client contracts, including redlining Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and the company’s standard Terms & Conditions to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk management.

• Oversee agreements with AI technology vendors, ensuring vendor terms effectively align back-to-back with the company’s client obligations.

• Act as embedded legal counsel to product teams, reviewing new features and AI capabilities for legal and regulatory risk before launch, and advising on design decisions in real time rather than after the fact.

• Monitor the evolving AI and data regulatory landscape (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, sector-specific guidance) and proactively brief product and leadership on implications, translating regulatory change into practical product and commercial strategy.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously update the company’s legal documentation, such as Terms & Conditions, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Privacy Policies, keeping pace with advancements in AI technology.

• Consult with client legal teams to clearly communicate and validate the company's legal and technical safety protocols, facilitating trust and compliance.

• Create thought leadership content such as whitepapers and participate in speaking engagements about legal issues related to Generative AI in marketing.

Your background

• JD, LLB or equivalent law degree, and active membership in good standing of at least one state bar.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a commercial or corporate attorney, specifically within the AI space.

• Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts with clients and technology vendors.

• Experience handling 8-figure deal value contracts with enterprise scale clients.

• Deep understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and intellectual property law.

• Strong ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• Previous experience in drafting industry whitepapers or speaking engagements is highly desirable.

KPIs & Success Measures

• Average MSA/T&Cs redline-to-signature cycle time

• % of client contracts closed without material deviation from the company's standard paper

• DPAs, Privacy Policy, and T&Cs reviewed/updated on a fixed cadence

Benefits:

• 25 days PTO plus public holidays, although we operate a Flexible Time Off scheme

• Health insurance / private medical cover

• Monthly stipend towards wellness, fitness, and learning and development

• Remote - work from anywhere in your home country

• Enhanced parental leave policies, whether you become a parent through birth, adoption or surrogacy

• Access to our the company office in The Shard, London for UK employees

• Flexible working hours

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