EMEA Counsel
Hybrid (London)Full-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Clay is seeking an EMEA Counsel as the first dedicated legal team member in the region to scale internationally by providing practical, business-oriented support across privacy, product, commercial, regulatory, and go-to-market matters throughout the UK and Europe.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal partner for Clay’s EMEA teams during European business hours.
- Advise on EU, UK, and Middle East privacy and data protection requirements (GDPR, UK GDPR, data subject rights, international transfers, and privacy-by-design).
- Partner with Clay’s Privacy, Product & AI counsel on European data, product, and AI regulatory matters.
- Monitor regional technology and privacy regulations, translating legal developments into clear product requirements, policies, and guidance.
- Support the EMEA go-to-market team by negotiating sales agreements, DPAs, customer terms, and strategic partnerships.
- Address complex customer inquiries regarding privacy, data governance, security, and AI practices during enterprise sales cycles.
- Guide expansion into new European jurisdictions, coordinating local counsel where necessary.
- Collaborate with People and external counsel on local employment, entity setup, and corporate structuring.
- Build scalable legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and self-service processes.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer in the UK or an EU jurisdiction (or equivalent qualification).
- 8+ years of legal experience, preferably 4+ years in-house at a fast-growing B2B technology company.
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR, European privacy, data protection, and marketing regulations.
- Familiarity with the EU AI Act and the broader European AI regulatory framework.
- Proven track record negotiating complex B2B SaaS agreements, DPAs, and enterprise contracts.
- Ability to thrive as a generalist in a fast-paced environment and build practical legal frameworks from first principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical, executive, and commercial audiences.
- Experience with data-intensive platforms, AI, or sales technology.
- Experience supporting U.S. tech companies expanding into EMEA
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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