Who we areIlkari is a privately-held start-up based in Dublin, Ireland. We deliver hyper-private scale innovation and technology to safeguard and secure data, enabling true data sovereignty even as the pace of change accelerates. Our best-in-breed sovereign technology delivers privacy and control over where companies’ data resides, where it flows, and how it’s accessed.We’re here to rewrite the story of data sovereignty – empowering innovators, pioneers and visionaries to make their mark. We believe the sky is not the limit. We strive for the perfect balance of simplicity and excellence in everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join our journey and rewrite the story of data sovereignty.Role overviewIn this position, you will be part of an in-house Legal Team that provides legal, corporate, data protection, and compliance support to the operations of not only our existing group of companies but also new investments as we continue to grow. You will also play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of technology-related contracts, including agreements for software, cloud services and data infrastructure, among others.Our work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, so you will need to be practical and solution-oriented. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent organizational and communication skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities.What you'll doKey functions and responsibilities include being involved in all legal matters of the company, including but not limited to the following:Prepare, review and negotiate all types of commercial contracts related to software engineering, data infrastructure, cloud services, colocation services and web domains, as well as property, sales, supplier and contractor agreements.Be a trusted business partner, supporting, advising and providing professional, proactive cross-functional legal and compliance support, in compliance with applicable law, company policies and industry standards and responding in a timely and productive manner to internal stakeholder requests.Responsible for, and provide end-to-end advice on, corporate governance, corporate housekeeping and contract management.Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection laws by advising on data processing, reviewing impact assessments, and implementing safeguards.Advise on and implement best practices in Intellectual Property asset management.Represent the group with external authorities and other organisations.Select, instruct, manage and monitor external lawyers and other consultants.Monitor legislation and jurisdiction that could affect Ilkari’s operations, and propose and implement relevant procedures and policies to ensure compliance therewith.Take initiative as an all-rounder, providing hands-on legal support for Ilkari’s growing, dynamic businesses.Monitoring and reporting of ethics and compliance and alleged data breaches in a timely manner.Manage tracker for any insurance claims and respond to any insurance related queries and gather supporting evidence.Maintenance of statutory registers, filings and minute books in coordination with external company secretarial service provider.Support the HR Team on advisory requests and employee related queries.Respect and uphold Ilkari’s values and commitment.What are we looking forAdaptable work style with positive attitude and a service-oriented personality.Lawyer with 4+ post qualification years of experience in a similar position in-house or law firm.Background in technology, including software and cloud services, with experience in trademark and IP management, GDPR, and data privacy regulations.Organized, with strong attention to detail and responsiveness, strong analytical skills, negotiation and legal research.Self-starter, used to work independently but also under supervision.Strong work ethic with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.Active contributor in a team environment used to working in a collaborative work environment with a diverse group of internal stakeholders.Fluent English required. Spanish is a plus.
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