Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced commercial attorney to join our growing legal team at Scale AI. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's international expansion and growth in the Global Public Sector business across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. WHAT YOU'LL DO In this role, you will be responsible for driving Scale AI's international expansion by enabling market entry and operations outside the US, particularly in support of the Global Public Sector team. You will 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. Additionally, you will manage complex public tenders as a prime, subcontractor, or consortium partner, counsel on privacy and emerging regulatory requirements, and design, implement, and iterate on policies and processes to manage legal and business risk. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need to have a UK, common law, or EU legal qualification with substantial experience working on English law matters. You should have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience in the technology sector, preferably in a leading law firm, in-house, or government setting. You will need to have solid commercial and IP legal skills combined with strong business and technical acumen. WHY REMOTE Scale AI is a remote-friendly company that offers the flexibility to work from anywhere. As a remote employee, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals from around the world and contribute to the company's mission to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. BENEFITS Scale AI offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. We also comply with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision and collect, retain, and use personal data for our professional business purposes. Please see our privacy policy for additional information.