Commercial Lawyer (DataTechnologyITIP)
Commercial Lawyer (DataTechnologyITIP)
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Job Description
Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an ever-changing world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through real-time analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive we succeed together
- Trusting we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused we accelerate change
- Curious we turn knowledge into action
Role Purpose
The Commercial Lawyer plays a crucial role in supporting Wood Mackenzies strategic growth by providing expert legal guidance on complex technology data privacy and artificial intelligence matters joining a global team of in-house lawyers. This role ensures that innovative business initiatives and technological advancements are delivered in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations while effectively managing legal risks. Acting as a trusted advisor to both legal and business teams the Commercial Lawyer enables Wood Mackenzie to confidently navigate the evolving tech landscape and maintain its position as a global leader in energy data and analytics.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on technology-related matters including software licensing SaaS agreements technology procurement and collaboration agreements.
- Advise on data protection and privacy laws and regulations globally and manage the creation and review of data processing records and compliance assessments including DPIAs.
- Support legal issues related to artificial intelligence and machine learning including ethical regulatory and IP considerations.
- Draft review and recommend policies for software and artificial intelligence development applications and usage.
- Draft review and negotiate complex commercial contracts involving technology data AI systems and digital services for all business units including vendor consulting and sales agreements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as data scientists product managers IT and commercial teams to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation in technology transactions and product launches.
- Monitor emerging technology laws and regulations affecting the business and advise proactively on compliance and best practices.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed for technology-related legal matters.
- Support internal training and awareness sessions on relevant technology privacy and compliance issues.
- Contribute to legal team projects and continuous improvement initiatives promoting innovation and efficiency.
About You
- Law degree from an accredited law school and valid local law licence.
- Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience as a technology lawyer ideally within a commercial or technology-focused in-house legal team or law firm.
- Deep expertise in technology contracts commercial agreements software licensing cloud-based services SaaS and IT procurement.
- Strong knowledge of global data privacy laws including GDPR PECR CCPA and sector-specific data regulations.
- Experience advising on AI and emerging technologies with awareness of ethical and legal frameworks.
- Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills tailored to complex commercial and technology environments.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with business and technical teams to provide pragmatic legal solutions.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of technology business models and market dynamics.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced evolving environment.
- Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills at all organisational levels Proven ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural teams comprised of legal and business colleagues.
Expectations
- We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment but this may be subject to change in the future.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race colour religion age sex national origin disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at
If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
