Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector

Scale AI Scale AI · Data AI · London, United Kingdom · Legal & GRC

Scale AI is seeking a Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector in London to support their international expansion and drive their Global Public Sector business. The role involves negotiating complex commercial agreements, managing public tenders, and advising on legal and regulatory matters related to AI systems, particularly Generative and Agentic AI, for government and public sector clients.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive Scale AI’s international expansion by enabling market entry and operations outside the US, particularly in support of the Global Public Sector team
  2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with global entities, including Sovereign AI deals, master services agreements, and bespoke software development agreements
  3. Manage complex public tenders as a prime, subcontractor, or consortium partner
  4. Counsel on privacy and emerging regulatory requirements
  5. Design, implement, and iterate on policies and processes to manage legal and business risk

Skills

Required

  • UK, common law, or EU legal qualification
  • 7+ years PQE in the technology sector
  • Solid commercial and IP legal skills
  • strong business and technical acumen
  • Extensive experience negotiating complex SaaS and bespoke software development agreements
  • Experience with government engagements and public procurement processes
  • Familiarity with EU law
  • Passion for partnering with Sales and developing practical, risk-optimised solutions
  • A collaborative, low-ego approach
  • An ability to prioritise
  • willingness to embrace new challenges

Nice to have

  • Experience with legal issues related to AI, including emerging AI regulatory requirements
  • Privacy counselling and regulatory compliance experience
  • Experience working at or closely with GCC-based governments and enterprises
  • Proficiency in Arabic

What the JD emphasized

  • substantial experience working on English law matters
  • 7+ years PQE
  • Extensive experience negotiating complex SaaS and bespoke software development agreements
  • Experience with government engagements and public procurement processes
  • legal issues related to AI