Remote Senior AI & Privacy Counsel, SaaS & Compliance

Protex AI; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Laptop

Employee Share Option Programme

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance & Wellbeing Allowance

Truly Unlimited Holidays

Remote and Hybrid working

Job summary

Protex AI in Ireland seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to guide our SaaS contracting, privacy, and AI compliance as we scale our technology platform. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering and Finance to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include leading privacy programs, managing data protection activities, advising on global AI legislation, and mentoring a junior associate within a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of practice in Ireland and/or United Kingdom.
• Startup in-house experience preferred.
• Proven experience negotiating SaaS contracts and data protection agreements.
• Strong knowledge of EU AI Act and data security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS commercial contracts across teams.
• Provide privacy and data protection guidance for products and processes.
• Advise on AI regulation and global compliance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor privacy programs and risk assessments.
• Mentor and supervise junior legal staff.

Skills

Privacy by design

Regulatory compliance

SaaS contracts

Data protection

AI legislation

Cross-border data transfers

Contract negotiation

Training & guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Protex AI in Ireland seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to guide our SaaS contracting, privacy, and AI compliance as we scale our technology platform. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering and Finance to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include leading privacy programs, managing data protection activities, advising on global AI legislation, and mentoring a junior associate within a fast-paced startup environment.