pencil - Head of Legal
Requirements
• Negotiate and manage client contracts, including redlining Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Pencil’s standard Terms & Conditions to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk management. • Oversee agreements with AI technology vendors, ensuring vendor terms effectively align back-to-back with Pencil’s client obligations. • Develop, maintain, and continuously update Pencil’s legal documentation, such as Terms & Conditions, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Privacy Policies, keeping pace with advancements in AI technology. • Consult with client legal teams to clearly communicate and validate Pencil's legal and technical safety protocols, facilitating trust and compliance. • Create thought leadership content such as whitepapers and participate in speaking engagements about legal issues related to Generative AI in marketing. • KPIs & Success Measures • Average MSA/T&Cs redline-to-signature cycle time • % of client contracts closed without material deviation from Pencil's standard paper • DPAs, Privacy Policy, and T&Cs reviewed/updated on a fixed cadence
Responsibilities
• JD, LLB or equivalent law degree, and active membership in good standing of at least one state bar. • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a commercial or corporate attorney, specifically within the AI space. • Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts with clients and technology vendors. • Experience handling 8-figure deal value contracts with enterprise scale clients. • Deep understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and intellectual property law. • Strong ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders. • Previous experience in drafting industry whitepapers or speaking engagements is highly desirable.
Benefits
• 25 days PTO plus public holidays, although we operate a Flexible Time Off scheme • Health insurance / private medical cover • Monthly stipend towards wellness, fitness, and learning and development • Remote - work from anywhere in your home country • Enhanced parental leave policies, whether you become a parent through birth, adoption or surrogacy • Access to our Pencil office in The Shard, London for UK employees • Flexible working hours
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