Legal Counsel – Commercial, Data Protection

Kota

. Draft, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including SaaS and software licence agreements, terms of service, partner and distribution agreements, insurer and broker agreements, technology and vendor contracts, and NDAs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, with a strong focus on GDPR compliance and risk management. Proven ability to manage legal matters across multiple jurisdictions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified Solicitor Or Barrister3+ Years PQEIn-House Experience In Tech Or FintechGDPR And UK GDPR ExpertiseCommercial And Technology Agreements Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Technology AgreementsGDPR ComplianceData Processing AgreementsRisk ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentContract Template DevelopmentData MappingDPIAsPrivacy Notices

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRisk-Based Commercial JudgementWorkload ManagementPrioritizationEscalation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsWorkflow Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/E

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsSaaS AgreementsInsurance RegulationFinancial ServicesPensions RegulationEmployee Benefits RegulationData Sharing AgreementsController And Processor ArrangementsLegal Risk RegisterCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including SaaS and software licence agreements, terms of service, partner and distribution agreements, insurer and broker agreements, technology and vendor contracts, and NDAs
Advise on GDPR and UK GDPR matters, including data processing and data sharing agreements, privacy notices, controller and processor positions, customer data protection queries, data mapping, retention and DPIAs
Build and maintain contract templates, negotiation guidance and playbooks
Support international expansion through partner and carrier agreements and coordination with external counsel on local law questions
Instruct and manage external law firms while controlling scope and costs
Identify, record and escalate legal risks and contribute to the legal risk register and Risk Committee reporting
Support expansion of the legal group structure
Support corporate, governance and other legal matters as needed
Work directly with Embed, Platform, Expansion, Product, Engineering and leadership teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in Ireland or England & Wales
Minimum 3+ years' PQE
1+ year experience in-house at a tech, fintech, insurtech or other regulated business
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
Solid, practical GDPR and UK GDPR experience, including controller and processor arrangements, data sharing and customer data protection queries
Exposure to financial services, insurance, pensions or employee benefits regulation is a big advantage
Clear, risk-based commercial judgement and ability to explain complex legal issues simply
Ability to manage a busy, varied workload across several jurisdictions, prioritise and escalate when needed
Comfortable using AI and workflow tools
Privacy certification such as CIPP/E is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive stock options to share in the success of Kota
Health Insurance
Life assurance (country dependent)
Up to 5% matched contribution to a Workplace Pension (country dependent)
WFH stipend to support your home office needs
Hybrid working with 1 day a week in the Dublin office