Senior Legal Counsel

Protex AI; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Protex AI, a Site Intelligence company, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to guide global privacy, data protection, and AI compliance for our SaaS offerings. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, and Finance to navigate regulatory landscapes and support product counselling on AI laws.

The role shapes commercial and AI strategies at a fast-growing tech company and mentors junior staff. You will lead privacy programs, risk assessments, and cross-border data transfer consultations, ensuring

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years practising law in Ireland/UK, with in-house and startup experience.
• Experience negotiating and reviewing SaaS contracts.
• Strong data security and privacy knowledge; capable of privacy impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Draft streamlined SaaS commercial contracts with various departments.
• Support pre-sales with legal questions on new commercial contracts.
• Provide advice on privacy and data protection issues and AI compliance.
• Monitor worldwide AI legislation; advise on AI law developments.
• Review and negotiate data protection agreements; train staff on privacy matters.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders on privacy issues.

Skills

SaaS contracts negotiation

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border data transfers

AI legislation awareness

Analytical communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are a Site Intelligence company transforming how industrial businesses operate. Our platform turns your existing infrastructure into a source of actionable operational intelligence, enabling teams to see what's happening, understand why, and improve continuously. By surfacing the operational signals that reports miss, we help the world's largest logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing operators stay one step ahead, making operations visible and driving proactive safety. We're a fast-growing, high-agency team building category-defining products by leveraging the latest technologies in computer vision and AI.

Industry leaders like DHL, Amazon, and Tesla trust Protex AI to drive measurable safety improvements, achieving an average 64% risk reduction within just three months of deployment. Operating in 20+ countries, Protex is the go-to safety partner for Fortune 500 manufacturing and logistics enterprises, transforming workplace safety with real-time, AI-powered insights.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be at the forefront of business growth for a fast-paced startup. You'll provide comprehensive legal guidance on our SaaS offerings, manage commercial contracts, and ensure our products meet evolving global AI standards.

Working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Finance teams, you'll help navigate complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth. You'll develop and implement privacy programs, conduct risk assessments, and serve as our primary advisor on AI legislation worldwide.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape commercial and AI strategies at a growing technology company, while working with cutting-edge AI products that are transforming workplace safety.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with various departments to draft streamlined SaaS commercial contracts

• Support Sales & Engineering teams with legal issues by answering questions in the pre-sales process for new commercial contracts

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in law, providing legal advice on commercial and privacy matters, including regulations and industry standards

• Provide legal advice on privacy and data protection issues

• Monitor proactively Worldwide AI legislation efforts

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance and privacy programs and policies

• Conduct impact and risk assessments, as well as data protection

• Review and negotiate data protection agreements

• Provide training and guidance to employees on privacy-related matters

• Work with external regulators and stakeholders on privacy issues

• Support product counselling efforts to ensure compliance with AI laws and promote responsible/ethical AI development

• Manage and mentor a junior legal associate.

What You’ll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• 8+ years of practising law in Ireland and/or United Kingdom, with 2+ years in-house and 2+ years commercial experience (startup experience preferred)

• Experienced with negotiating and reviewing SaaS contracts

• Strong understanding of data security principles and practices (including privacy impact assessments and data protection audits)

• Organised with excellent analytical, written, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working with external regulators and stakeholders

• Ability to provide training and guidance on privacy-related matters

• Experience advising on cross-border data transfers

• Strong grasp of recent regulations including EU AI Act, and state AI acts in the U.S.

• Demonstrated record of success and interest in shaping policy and communication strategies

• Curiosity and passion about the AI field and Protex’s products and services

Protex AI is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace for everyone regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.