EMEA Counsel

Clay

. Serve as the primary legal partner for Clay’s EMEA teams during European business hours .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in EU, UK, and Middle East privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR and the EU AI Act, while effectively negotiating complex B2B SaaS agreements and building scalable legal frameworks. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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Qualified Lawyer in UK or EU Jurisdiction8+ Years of Legal ExperienceStrong Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection RegulationsNegotiating Complex B2B SaaS AgreementsCIPP/E and/or AIGP Certifications

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Hard Skills

GDPRData ProtectionPrivacy RegulationsB2B SaaS AgreementsData GovernancePrivacy-by-DesignAI Regulatory FrameworkContract NegotiationLegal Infrastructure Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Data-Intensive PlatformsSales Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/EAIGP

Industry Keywords

PrivacyData Subject RightsInternational TransfersEMEACorporate StructuringLocal Counsel Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary legal partner for Clay’s EMEA teams during European business hours
Advise on EU, UK, and Middle East privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, UK GDPR, data subject rights, international transfers, and privacy-by-design
Partner with Privacy, Product & AI counsel on European data, product, and AI regulatory matters
Monitor regional technology and privacy regulations and translate legal developments into product requirements, policies, and guidance
Support the EMEA go-to-market team by negotiating sales agreements, DPAs, customer terms, and strategic partnerships
Address complex customer inquiries regarding privacy, data governance, security, and AI practices during enterprise sales cycles
Guide expansion into new European jurisdictions, coordinating local counsel where necessary
Collaborate with People and external counsel on local employment, entity setup, and corporate structuring
Build scalable legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and self-service processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer in the UK or an EU jurisdiction (or equivalent qualification)
8+ years of legal experience
Preferably 4+ years in-house at a fast-growing B2B technology company
Strong working knowledge of GDPR, European privacy, data protection, and marketing regulations
Familiarity with the EU AI Act and the broader European AI regulatory framework
Proven track record negotiating complex B2B SaaS agreements, DPAs, and enterprise contracts
Ability to thrive as a generalist in a fast-paced environment and build practical legal frameworks from first principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical, executive, and commercial audiences
Experience with data-intensive platforms, AI, or sales technology
Experience supporting U.S. tech companies expanding into EMEA
CIPP/E and/or AIGP certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

All employees can work with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more
$1M Scholarship fund for GTME Education