Senior Legal Counsel

About us:

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with strong expertise in data privacy, intellectual property, and AI-related legal matters to support our international operations across Europe, the USA, and Latin America. The role will also cover corporate and commercial legal work in a fast-paced, innovative technology environment.

This position reports to the General Counsel (Head of Legal) and requires a blend of strategic legal thinking, practical business judgment, and collaborative engagement.

The Quest:

• Lead and manage legal work in privacy, data protection, and AI compliance, including program design and internal awareness initiatives.
• Oversee intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark portfolio management, licensing, and IP due diligence.
• Advise on and negotiate a broad range of technology and commercial contracts: MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, DPAs, and AI collaboration agreements.
• Partner with product, tech, and data teams to ensure AI systems and software meet legal and ethical standards.
• Support regulatory strategy and compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide cross-functional legal support to business, product, HR, and marketing teams.
• Collaborate closely with and report to the General Counsel, contributing to legal strategy and team development.

The Skills:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally combining law firm practice (technology, IP, or privacy teams) and in-house legal experience within a technology-driven industry, such as software, gaming, digital media, or IT services. You bring both solid legal expertise and strong interpersonal judgment in areas such as:

• Data Protection & Privacy – Advanced knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and other global data protection laws; experience drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), advising on privacy policies, data transfer mechanisms, consents, and managing privacy incidents.

• Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions – Managing IP portfolios (copyrights, trademarks), advising on software licensing, content ownership, open-source compliance, and AI training data.
• AI Governance & Compliance – Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, US/UK initiatives); assessing and mitigating risks related to AI model development, transparency, and ethical deployment.
• Commercial Agreements – Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts such as software development, publishing, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Cross-Border Transactions – Experience with M&A, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Collaborative Legal Support – Providing clear, business-oriented legal advice across teams and functions.
• LL.B. or J.D. from a top law school (international or postgraduate education is a plus).
• Admitted to practice law in Romania (Bucharest Bar) or equivalent jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, IP law, and AI legal frameworks.

Desired Skills:

• Team player, result and detail oriented, problem solver, self-motivated
• English language proficiency, including legal verbiage, both written and spoken
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across different sectors and departments and report to senior management
• Very strong analytical and decision making skills
• Ability to handle both routine and complex legal matters
• Ability to effectively deliver sound and clear legal advice in a business setting
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate simultaneous projects to ensure they all are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Proficiency in MS Office

The Reward:

• The opportunity to shape the legal framework around AI, privacy, and technology.
• A culture of collaboration, inclusion, and respect, where every opinion matters.
• An environment that values empathy, teamwork, and transparent communication.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to balance in-office collaboration and remote work.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance and autonomy.
• Support from a talented global legal and business team.