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Commercial Lawyer (Data/Technology/IT/IP)
Wood Mackenzie
Leading global data & analytics provider for renewables, energy and natural resources.
Providing expert legal guidance on technology, data, privacy, and AI matters for a global data and analytics business in the energy industry.
16d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Consulting
Market Analysis
Research Services
Data Analytics
Geospatial Analysis
Business Intelligence
Strategic Advisory
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Metals & Mining
Commodity Trading Analytics
Power Trading Analytics
Supply Chain Analytics
Power & Renewables
Upstream
Emissions & Carbon Management
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory affairs
tech procurement
policy review
data privacy
compliance management
tech law compliance
Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed for technology-related legal matters.
Provide expert legal advice on technology-related matters including software licensing, SaaS agreements, technology procurement, and collaboration agreements.
Draft, review, and recommend policies for software and artificial intelligence development, applications and usage.
Advise on data protection and privacy laws and regulations globally and manage the creation and review of data processing records and compliance assessments, including DPIA’s.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as data scientists, product managers, IT, and commercial teams to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation in technology transactions and product launches.
Monitor emerging technology laws and regulations affecting the business and advise proactively on compliance and best practices.
Support internal training and awareness sessions on relevant technology, privacy, and compliance issues.
Support legal issues related to artificial intelligence and machine learning, including ethical, regulatory, and IP considerations.
Contribute to legal team projects and continuous improvement initiatives, promoting innovation and efficiency.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts involving technology, data, AI systems, and digital services for all business units, including vendor, consulting, and sales agreements.
What you bring
ai
emerging tech
gdpr
tech contracts
10+ years
law degree
Experience advising on AI and emerging technologies, with awareness of ethical and legal frameworks.
Strong knowledge of global data privacy laws including GDPR, PECR, CCPA, and sector-specific data regulations.
Deep expertise in technology contracts, commercial agreements, software licensing, cloud-based services, SaaS, and IT procurement.
Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience as a technology lawyer, ideally within a commercial or technology-focused in-house legal team or law firm.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with business and technical teams to provide pragmatic legal solutions.
Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills at all organisational levels, Proven ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural teams comprised of legal and business colleagues.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of technology business models and market dynamics.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills tailored to complex commercial and technology environments.
Law degree from an accredited law school and valid local law licence.
Benefits
We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
potential background checks include education, previous employment, and criminal record checks.
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