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Senior IP Counsel

JetBrains· UBO projects [Legal]
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Hybrid (Amsterdam / Limassol / London)full-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior in-house IP and data protection lawyer to shape and support JetBrains’ intellectual property and data protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on IP structuring, data protection compliance, commercialization, and scaling of products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on all aspects of intellectual property law, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, domain names, licensing, and brand protection.
  • Develop and maintain the group’s global IP strategy in line with business objectives.
  • Provide legal support to the Platform Project Office, technology startups, and innovation initiatives within the group throughout their life cycle, including product development, commercialization, scaling of new business directions, strategic partnerships, operational expansion, and related technology platform matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including: Licensing agreements; SaaS and software agreements; Technology transfer agreements; NDAs and confidentiality agreements; Development and collaboration agreements; Open-source software policies and compliance documentation.
  • Provide legal guidance on ownership and protection of company-created intellectual property.
  • Monitor and advise on infringement risks, enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation matters.
  • Conduct IP due diligence in strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and commercial transactions.
  • Advise on IP risks related to software development, AI tools, open-source software, and emerging technologies.
  • Advise on IP ownership, protection, licensing, and data protection considerations for new products, technologies, platforms, AI solutions, and emerging business initiatives.
  • Provide practical legal support for early-stage and scaling technology initiatives, including structuring of IP rights, technology transfers, setting up data governance frameworks, and conducting regulatory risk assessments.
  • Lead the group’s privacy and data protection compliance program.
  • Advise on compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including: GDPR; UK GDPR; ePrivacy requirements; CCPA/CPRA; International data transfer requirements; Other global privacy frameworks, as applicable.
  • Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, consent mechanisms, and internal governance documentation.
  • Support and oversee data processing agreements (DPAs), standard contractual clauses (SCCs), and vendor privacy assessments.
  • Conduct and advise on: DPIAs; Legitimate interest assessments; Data mapping exercises; Records of processing activities.
  • Partner with internal teams on privacy and security governance matters, including support in relation to data protection risk assessment, preparedness, and response processes where required.
  • Advise on privacy-by-design principles for products, systems, and commercial initiatives.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical implementation guidance.
  • Support audits, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and compliance reporting.
  • Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to internal stakeholders.
  • Support complex commercial and technology transactions.
  • Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory authorities where necessary.
  • Contribute to legal operations, policy development, and governance initiatives.
  • Assist in building scalable legal frameworks to support international growth.

Qualifications

  • Qualifications as a solicitor in England and Wales, or an equivalent European jurisdiction.
  • At least 8–12 years PQE in IP, technology, and data protection law, gained in-house or at a leading technology/IP practice, or both.
  • Strong experience advising software, SaaS, or digital product businesses.
  • Solid knowledge of UK and EU IP law and GDPR frameworks.
  • Proven experience negotiating complex commercial technology agreements.
  • Experience managing cross-border legal and regulatory matters.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Skills

Required:Intellectual property lawData protection and privacyContract drafting and negotiationCross-border legal coordination
Nice to have:Regulatory risk management

Benefits

  • The opportunity to work on complex international legal and regulatory matters.
  • Exposure to innovative technologies and high-growth business initiatives.
  • A collaborative and dynamic working environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Remote work and flexible schedules.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Hybrid and remote work options; flexible schedules; relocation support; language classes; mental health support; gym/sports stipend; internal events.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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