Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector
Remote • Dubai, UAE; London, UK
Posted 2mo ago
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Fully remote
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About the job
Scale AI is seeking a Lead Counsel for its Global Public Sector team to support international expansion, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This role will focus on building and deploying Generative and Agentic AI systems for governments and public sector entities. The ideal candidate is a curious, open-minded, and action-oriented commercial attorney skilled in negotiating complex agreements and optimizing risk, while also being a strong team player who enjoys solving novel challenges and building relationships.
Responsibilities
- Drive international expansion by enabling market entry and operations outside the US for the Global Public Sector team.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with global entities, including Sovereign AI deals, master services agreements, and bespoke software development agreements.
- Manage complex public tenders as a prime, subcontractor, or consortium partner.
- Counsel on privacy and emerging regulatory requirements.
- Design, implement, and iterate on policies and processes to manage legal and business risk.
- Partner with Legal and other functions to deliver solutions that advance the business.
Requirements
- UK, common law, or EU legal qualification with substantial experience in English law matters.
- 7+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in the technology sector, gained at law firms, in-house, or government.
- Solid commercial and IP legal skills with strong business and technical acumen.
- Extensive experience negotiating complex SaaS and bespoke software development agreements.
- Experience with government engagements and public procurement processes.
- Familiarity with EU law.
- Passion for partnering with Sales and developing practical, risk-optimized solutions.
- Collaborative, low-ego approach to cross-organizational projects.
- Ability to prioritize and embrace new challenges in a fluid work scope.