Constructor
Commercial and Privacy Counsel (EMEA)
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
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Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Finance
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Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote - UK, Remote - Germany, Remote - Sweden, Remote - Netherlands, Remote"
- Job description states: "US or UK"
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About the role
Description
Constructor is a rapidly growing AI-powered product discovery platform that powers search, browse, recommendations, and personalization for some of the largest e-commerce retailers in the world.
We're looking for a business-minded attorney with deep experience in European data protection law and technology transactions to join our legal team as Commercial and Privacy Counsel. You'll be the second member of Constructor's Legal team, working alongside the Head of Legal and collaborating daily with sales, partnerships, people ops, marketing, procurement, and engineering teams to support Constructor's growing EMEA customer base.
The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, business-oriented lawyer who can move fast, manage competing priorities, and translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.You 'll own the legal support for Constructor's EMEA customer relationships, help drive regulatory compliance across our platform, and stay ahead of evolving regulatory frameworks as they take effect. In this role, you will report to the Head of Legal.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS customer agreements (including MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, NDAs, and AI addendums) for Constructor's EMEA customers.
Support deal structuring and commercial strategy for Constructor's enterprise sales pipeline across EMEA markets
Partner with the Head of Legal and COO to build scalable legal processes, policies, and training for a growing international business.
Help drive Legal team efficiencies, including developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and self-service resources, and exploring process automation.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor on GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, NIS2, EU AI Act, and other applicable European and Middle Eastern privacy laws (including PDPL)
Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design principles related to Constructor's collection and use of data.
Manage Constructor's data protection compliance program for EU/UK operations, including ROPA maintenance, DPIAs, and responding to data subject access requests, and advise on cookie and tracking compliance under the ePrivacy Directive/
Monitor emerging AI regulatory developments across EU member states and the UK, advise leadership on their impact on Constructor's products and commercial operations, and action compliance efforts..
Track and assess legislative and regulatory developments across key European markets that may affect Constructor's products, environmental sustainability practices, data practices, or commercial operations
Support Constructor's EU/UK employment law needs.
Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Law degree from an accredited institution in the EU, US or UK
Qualified to practice law in at least one EU member state, US or UK
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years of legal experience, with meaningful time spent on European data protection and commercial technology transactions
Experience serving as in-house counsel, ideally at a technology or SaaS company
Familiarity with AI products and related legal and contracting issues.
Strong negotiator who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- ·Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- ·Law degree from an accredited institution in the EU, US or UK
- ·Qualified to practice law in at least one EU member state, US or UK
- ·Preferred Qualifications
- ·5-10 years of legal experience, with meaningful time spent on European data protection and commercial technology transactions
Benefits
- ·🏝️ Unlimited vacation time - we strongly encourage all of our employees take at least 3 weeks per year
- ·💰 A competitive compensation package including stock options
- ·🌎 Fully remote team - choose where you live
- ·🛋️ Work from home stipend! We want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office
- ·💻 Apple laptops provided for new employees
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Constructor, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (GMT).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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