Senior Legal Counsel Data Privacy & Technology Contracts

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in technology contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property to join our Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise advising on SaaS agreements, GDPR/CCPA compliance, open-source licensing, and M&A transactions within complex, cross-cultural corporate environments. This role requires a commercially minded attorney who can translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance. Technology Contracts & Commercial Agreements •      Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of technology-related agreements including SaaS, EULAs, Master Service Agreements, Software Licensing, Cloud Agreements, OEM, and Joint Development Agreements. •      Lead commercial contract negotiations with enterprise clients, vendors, data providers, and resellers, ensuring favorable and risk-appropriate terms. •      Review and evaluate RFP terms and conditions; advise business teams on legal and contractual risk, offering practical mitigation strategies. •      Revamp and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for the legal team. Data Privacy & Compliance •      Lead implementation and ongoing management of the company's Data Governance Framework, including policies, notices, and agreement amendments. •      Manage the Data Protection Officer (DPO) function, serving as the primary privacy liaison internally and with regulators. •      Drive GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA compliance programs across the organization, including training, data subject request handling, and breach response. •      Align data protection practices with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC standards. Intellectual Property & Open-Source Compliance •      Advise on IP strategy for new product releases, including patent analytics and IP checklist reviews. •      Provide counsel on open-source software licensing compliance (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, Apache) for use, contribution, and acquisition scenarios. •      Manage trademark matters including classification searches and infringement case support. M&A & Strategic Transactions •      Support due diligence and risk assessment for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. •      Identify and mitigate legal risks through representations, warranties, indemnities, and protective contractual mechanisms. •      Collaborate with external counsel on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.