Commercial Counsel - Technology Transactions & Strategic Partnerships

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and artificial intelligence ("AI") company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. 

We are headquartered in New York and have more than 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

Role Title: Commercial Counsel, Technology Transactions & Strategic Partnerships

BU/Segment: Legal

Location:   Dublin, Republic of Ireland (Flexible hybrid working) 

Employment Type: Permanent

Summary of the role:

In house Legal Transactions General Counsel’s office. In this role, you will be expected to provide accurate, timely, high-quality, solution-focused and commercially minded legal advice across the full range of legal issues encountered by the business.

As part of your duties, you will be responsible for:

Platform Businesses / Technology Transactions: 

• Review, draft, negotiate and close a broad range of technology agreements, such as software licensing, SaaS, hosting, and technology services to support client engagements for EXL’s platform businesses
• You will become an integral part of a dynamic team providing effective legal support to EXL’s Platform businesses, Strategic Partnerships, enterprise vendor engagements, and other matters handled by the comply with company policies and processes, applicable laws and regulations, including data privacy and security requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, sales, operations, technology) to address legal and mitigate risks.
• Provide strategic and programmatic advice and support on legal and regulatory requirements of technology implementation and usage.
• Serve as the day-to-day legal point on contractual queries and matters of contract interpretation
• Assist in the continuous improvement of template agreements for platform businesses for efficient and consistent contract management
• Collaborate closely with the rest of Legal team to implement company policies, processes, and standards
• Stay abreast of legal and industry developments relevant to the company’s business, including evolving data privacy and AI laws and regulations.

Enterprise Partnerships / Vendor Agreement

• Review, draft and negotiate enterprise partnership and vendor agreements to support the needs of the Strategic Partnerships and Technology team
• Provide strategic and programmatic advice and support on contractual, legal and regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to the type of partnership and vendor contract
• Serve as the day-to-day legal point on contractual queries and matters of contract interpretation.
• Assist in the design of partnership frameworks, templates, and playbooks that enable the team to evaluate and execute deals efficiently while maintaining appropriate risk controls.

Qualifications and experience we consider to be essential for the role:

• Minimum 3–7 years’ relevant post-qualification experience (PQE), including at least 2 years’ significant experience focused on technology law, complex commercial contracts, and/or strategic partnerships/alliances. 
• Strong candidates will ideally bring a mix of private practice and in-house experience, preferably within a fast-growth or multinational organisation. 
• A proactive self-starter, able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines with minimal supervision. 
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining strong attention to detail and commercial judgement. 
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. 
• High degree of professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels. 
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment, partnering with teams such as Operations, Finance, Privacy, Information Security, and HR. 
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and a willingness to take on additional responsibility and lead initiatives proactively.

Skills and Personal attributes we would like to have:

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in AI technology and its applications.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity.
• Substantial privacy experience or privacy certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working in or with regulated industries is a plus.

As part of a leading global Data and AI company, you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary with a generous bonus, private healthcare, life assurance at 4 x your annual salary, income protection insurance, and a rewarding pension.
• At EXL, we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed and excel in their careers. We offer a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities. We also support a range of learning initiatives that allow our employees to build on their existing skills and knowledge. From online courses to seminars and workshops, our employees have the opportunity to enhance their skills and stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EXL is committed to diversity. Our company does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
• At EXL, we offer a flexible hybrid working model that allows employees to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle while strengthening our culture of collaboration.

To be considered for this role, you must already be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.