Legal Counsel ( Tech ) in Lisbon, Iowa at Defined.ai

Description
Defined.ai is a leading provider of high-quality, ethically sourced data for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) model training. We host the world's largest AI marketplace and offer end-to-end services to help companies accelerate their AI solutions. Backed by significant funding and recognized globally for our commitment to ethical AI, we operate in a fast-paced, innovative environment with offices in Seattle and Lisbon.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking for a mid-level Legal, Privacy & Compliance Counsel to support Defined.ai’s growing operations. You will act as a business partner, providing practical legal advice across commercial, privacy, and compliance matters, with a strong focus on data, AI governance, and vendor ecosystems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Lawyer or Legal advisor in the EU with 2-3 years’ experience.
• Strong background in commercial contracts and data protection.
• Experience in technology, AI, or data-driven environments preferred.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and cross-collaboration skills
• Good sense of agency and self-accountability.
• Integrity and a strong sense of responsible AI development.
• Fluent in English.

• Exposure to AI Act / AI governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g. 27001, 27701).

What will you do?

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (customers, vendors, data providers).
• Provide proactive legal and regulatory advice to internal stakeholders.
• Support privacy and data protection compliance, including GDPR and global frameworks.
• Contribute to AI governance and data lifecycle management initiatives.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation across operations and transactions.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and compliance programmes.
• Support supplier and dataset vetting processes and third-party risk management.
• Deliver training and awareness on legal, privacy, and compliance topics.

Benefits
You spend a lot of your time at work, so it should be challenging, fun and interesting. At Defined.ai it will be all of those things and more. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible working schedule and hybrid model. We know comfort can boost creativity and performance, so you can manage your schedule and work both from one of our modern office spaces or home.

• Excellent career development opportunities in a high growth company. With us, you can accomplish your career goals and follow a well-described career path with the support of your supervisor.

• Culture of feedback and continuous improvement. AI is a fast-paced area, so we keep track of tech trends, and we always ask for feedback.

• An international and diverse team. We have more than 23 nationalities at our 3 locations,
  and we provide language classes.

• Continuous training opportunities. You can choose from many options: leveraging hand-on workshops, unlimited access to Coursera and formal development opportunities.

• We love to foster a great office vibe. We believe that a comfortable environment makes
  a difference, so we provide daily breakfast and lunch, weekly happy hours to unwind,
  extra time-off, and even in-office massages to keep you relaxed and energized.

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