Junior Legal Counsel

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, SaaS/Software Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Partner Agreements, and DPAs.
• Provide practical legal support and risk-based advice to business and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct legal research and assist with regulatory, compliance, and commercial legal matters.
• Support data privacy and compliance initiatives, including GDPR-related requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks.
• Maintain contract templates, legal documentation, and contract repositories.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies, processes, and playbooks.
• Use legal technology and AI tools to improve legal operations and efficiency.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as required.
• Support legal operations and business activities during US time zone hours.

Qualification & Expeirence

• At least an LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 1–3 years of legal experience, preferably in-house or in roles supporting technology, software, SaaS, or commercial clients.
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Comfort with legal technology, AI tools, and business applications.
• Flexibility to support work during US time zone hours.