AI and Privacy Counsel

At Sabio Group, we're building the next generation of AI-powered customer experience for some of the world's most demanding enterprise brands. We deliver significant volumes of agentic AI, LLM and conversational solutions into regulated industries, which means the legal and contractual underpinnings of how we sell, deliver and partner on AI are both a competitive advantage and a customer expectation. About the Role We’re looking for a commercially minded lawyer to join our legal team, working closely with our Information Security and AI Compliance \& Governance functions. This is a hands-on role for someone who is genuinely curious about AI and enjoys translating complex regulation into practical advice. You’ll own the legal dimension of how global AI regulation and data protection flow through Sabio’s commercial relationships – customer contracts, partner agreements and supplier terms. You’ll be a key legal voice on EU AI Act readiness, ISO 42001 alignment, and the broader regulatory landscape shaping our AI delivery, with active support from the wider Sabio legal team. Key Responsibilities Customer \& Partner Contracts * Draft, review and negotiate AI-specific terms in customer contracts and partner, reseller and channel agreements. * Contribute to and maintain Sabio’s AI contracting playbook, including standard clauses, fallback positions and negotiation guidance. * Support French and/or Spanish commercial contracting during high-volume periods. AI Regulatory \& Compliance * Serve as day-to-day legal point of contact on EU AI Act obligations, including risk classification, transparency, and provider/deployer responsibilities. * Partner with the AI Compliance \& Governance Specialist on * Our ISO 42001 roadmap and ongoing compliance; * Aligning contractual commitments with operational reality; and * Translating emerging AI regulation across our operating jurisdictions (UK, EU, Spain, France) into actionable legal guidance. IP, Data \& Risk * Advise on intellectual property in AI contexts – training data, model ownership, licensing, and generated outputs. * Support data protection impact assessments and AI risk assessments. * Advise on international data transfers and ongoing data protection obligations. * Handle Data Subject Request responses by implementing Sabio’s standard procedures. Enablement \& Collaboration * Run training and clinics that build legal and contracting literacy across sales, delivery, AI and partnership teams. * Produce clear written content: playbook entries, position papers and internal briefings. * Support customer audits and the legal response to AI and data-related incidents or disputes. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Required * Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction (UK, France, Spain or equivalent), with 3-5 years’ PQE. * Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS or services contracts in a B2B/enterprise setting, including AI-specific or closely adjacent terms (data protection, GDPR, UK GDPR). * Working knowledge of the EU AI Act and a clear understanding of how risk classification and obligations translate into contractual and legal positions. * Strong working knowledge of the GDPR and relevant local data protection laws. * Fluent in English and French, or English and Spanish. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Comfortable working independently and collaborating across business functions, cultures and time zones. Desirable * In-house experience in a technology, SaaS, AI or consulting business. * Direct experience negotiating with hyperscalers or AI platforms (Microsoft, Google, AWS, Anthropic, OpenAI and similar). * Familiarity with ISO/IEC 42001 or ISO/IEC 27001. * Exposure to IP licensing or open-source compliance. * Comfortable using AI tooling to amplify your own output and thoughtful about how to govern it responsibly. Location \& Working Pattern This role can be office or home based in any of: * Spain - able to travel easily to Madrid * France - able to travel easily to Paris * UK - able to travel easily to London or Glasgow Sabio is a geographically dispersed organisation, so you'll be comfortable working with colleagues across multiple locations and the nuances of different cultures and working styles. Occasional travel between Sabio locations and to customers should be expected. Benefits This is your chance to join and friendly and passionate team that will motivate you to learn and develop your career in the company. Benefits may include: Pension Scheme Remote/Flexible work Life insurance Private health and dental care Cycle to work 28 days paid holiday a year- (this includes three Sabio days) LinkedIn Learning Plus many more! (Benefits are dependant on your base location.) The Small Print Strictly No Agencies; any submission of resumes without prior request from Sabio Group will not be deemed as an introduction and therefore will not warrant an introduction fee. All applicants must have the right to work in the territory to which the role relates (UK \& EU). Sabio Group are unable to offer sponsorship on any roles advertised. About Sabio Group THE DIGITAL CX TRANSFORMATION COMPANY Why Sabio? We bring together expertise in cloud migration, cutting-edge CX technologies and powerful customer insight to deliver exceptional end-to-end customer experiences. *At Sabio, we are devoted to creating a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.* *We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer that not only values but celebrates diversity and inclusion. We firmly stand against discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability status.* *If you need accommodations, additional support and/or have any specific requirements, we invite you to reach out to our talent team directly: Talent@sabiogroup.com*