Legal Counsel

# Senior Global Legal Counsel / Senior Lawyer ## Company Overview QPIAI India Pvt. Ltd. is a next-generation technology company specializing in **Artificial Intelligence**, **Quantum Computing**, and advanced **IT innovation**. The company fosters a culture built on **flexibility**, **collaboration**, and **continuous learning**, emphasizing **employee well-being** and **work–life balance**. QPIAI encourages **creativity**, **professional growth**, and empowers employees to take ownership of impactful projects. It is a hub where **innovation meets opportunity**, attracting passionate professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and shaping the future of technology. ## Job Summary The **Senior Global Legal Counsel / Senior Lawyer** will serve as a strategic legal partner, providing expert legal, regulatory, compliance, and commercial guidance across multiple international jurisdictions. With over **10 years of post-qualification experience**, the successful candidate will lead legal advisory efforts related to AI, technology, data privacy, and cross-border transactions, ensuring the company's operations and products are compliant with global laws and regulations. This role involves working closely with senior management, business teams, external counsel, and stakeholders to support the company's global expansion and technological innovation. ## Responsibilities - **Global Legal & Regulatory Advisory** Provide strategic legal advice on business operations across the US, Singapore, and European jurisdictions. Monitor and interpret applicable international laws, regulations, and developments. Advise leadership on legal risks related to global expansion, products, partnerships, and commercial activities. Coordinate with local and international external counsel for jurisdiction-specific advice. - **AI, Technology & Data Law** Advise on legal and regulatory issues concerning AI, generative AI, machine learning, SaaS, and emerging technologies. Support compliance with relevant U.S., Singaporean, and European frameworks. Provide guidance on data protection, privacy, data transfers, cybersecurity, and data governance. Review legal implications of AI models, datasets, automated decision-making, and intellectual property. - **Commercial & Corporate Legal** Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), SaaS and technology agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), vendor and procurement contracts, partnership agreements, employment, and consulting agreements. Support corporate transactions, investments, fundraising, restructuring, and international expansion. Develop and maintain legal policies, templates, and contract processes. - **Privacy & Compliance** Develop and oversee global privacy and compliance programs. Advise on U.S. privacy laws, Singapore’s PDPA, and European GDPR. Collaborate with security, engineering, product, HR, and compliance teams to identify and mitigate regulatory risks. Support regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and compliance assessments. - **Intellectual Property** Advise on the protection, licensing, ownership, and commercialization of software, AI/ML technologies, algorithms, datasets, trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Develop strategies for IP protection across jurisdictions. - **Risk Management & Governance** Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks associated with international operations. Develop risk mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives. Support corporate governance, board matters, policies, and regulatory compliance. Maintain a robust legal-risk framework suitable for a rapidly growing technology company. ## Qualifications - **Educational Qualifications:** LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent recognized law degree. - **Experience & Skills:** - 10+ years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with substantial in-house and/or technology-sector background. - Qualified/admitted to practice in at least one major jurisdiction (U.S., Singapore, UK, EU member state, or equivalent). - Demonstrated experience with cross-border legal and regulatory matters. - Strong knowledge of laws and regulations in the U.S., Singapore, and Europe. - Deep understanding of technology law, AI, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property. - Proven experience negotiating complex international commercial agreements. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams including business, technical, compliance, and executive stakeholders. ## Preferred Skills - Experience advising AI, SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, cloud, or other technology companies. - Practical knowledge of GDPR, EU AI Act, Singapore PDPA, and major U.S. privacy and technology regulations. - Experience managing cross-border data transfers and governance. - Managing external law firms across multiple jurisdictions. - Supporting fundraising, M&A, strategic partnerships, or international expansion. - Experience working with regulators or handling regulatory investigations. - Establishing legal functions, compliance frameworks, and contract management processes in a growing organization. ## Experience - Over **10 years** of relevant legal experience, with a focus on **technology**, **AI**, **privacy**, and **international law**. - Experience working in **in-house legal teams** or law firms supporting **global technology companies**. ## Environment This role is suited for a **dynamic, fast-paced, global environment**. The candidate may work **remote**, **hybrid**, or **in-office** depending on company policies. The position involves collaboration across multiple time zones and jurisdictions, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills. The work involves engaging with technical teams, senior management, external counsel, and regulatory bodies. ## Salary Salary range is **not specified**; competitive compensation package will be offered based on experience and qualifications. ## GrowthOpportunities Opportunities for career advancement include progressing to **Chief Legal Officer**, leading **global legal teams**, or taking on **strategic leadership roles** within the company’s expanding global footprint. ## Benefits Benefits details are **not specified**; however, the company emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages **professional growth**, **work–life balance**, and **employee well-being**. Additional benefits may include health insurance, paid leave, flexible working arrangements, and professional development support.