Senior Legal Counsel

Protex AI’s Site Intelligence platform shows industrial businesses what’s actually happening across their operations. It connects cameras, enterprise systems and operational knowledge. Computer vision turns camera footage into live operational data, and AI agents use that data to explain performance, flag what needs attention and route the fix to the right team.

Our customers are some of the world’s largest manufacturing, logistics and warehousing companies, including PepsiCo, FedEx and General Motors. We work with senior Safety and Operations leaders, giving them the visibility to run smarter, safer sites.

Protex AI raised an oversubscribed $36 million Series B led by Hedosophia, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors. Our team includes people who previously held senior roles at AWS, Microsoft and Google.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be at the forefront of business growth for a fast-paced startup. You'll provide comprehensive legal guidance on our SaaS offerings, manage commercial contracts, and ensure our products meet evolving global AI standards.

Working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Finance teams, you'll help navigate complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth. You'll develop and implement privacy programs, conduct risk assessments, and serve as our primary advisor on AI legislation worldwide.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape commercial and AI strategies at a growing technology company, while working with cutting-edge AI products that are transforming workplace safety.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with various departments to draft streamlined SaaS commercial contracts

• Support Sales & Engineering teams with legal issues by answering questions in the pre-sales process for new commercial contracts

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in law, providing legal advice on commercial and privacy matters, including regulations and industry standards

• Provide legal advice on privacy and data protection issues

• Monitor proactively Worldwide AI legislation efforts

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance and privacy programs and policies

• Conduct impact and risk assessments, as well as data protection

• Review and negotiate data protection agreements

• Provide training and guidance to employees on privacy-related matters

• Work with external regulators and stakeholders on privacy issues

• Support product counselling efforts to ensure compliance with AI laws and promote responsible/ethical AI development

• Manage and mentor a junior legal associate.

What You’ll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• 8+ years of practising law in Ireland and/or United Kingdom, with 2+ years in-house and 2+ years commercial experience (startup experience preferred)

• Experienced with negotiating and reviewing SaaS contracts

• Strong understanding of data security principles and practices (including privacy impact assessments and data protection audits)

• Organised with excellent analytical, written, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working with external regulators and stakeholders

• Ability to provide training and guidance on privacy-related matters

• Experience advising on cross-border data transfers

• Strong grasp of recent regulations including EU AI Act, and state AI acts in the U.S.

• Demonstrated record of success and interest in shaping policy and communication strategies

• Curiosity and passion about the AI field and Protex’s products and services

Protex AI is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace for everyone regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.