Strategic Growth Initiatives Counsel – Associate Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced legal professional to support strategic growth initiatives within the AI & Data business. The role will provide product counsel and general legal support for emerging technology offerings, particularly Artificial Intelligence, software, and data-related solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with business, legal, contracting, intellectual property, data privacy, regulatory, and strategic partnering teams to assess new products and services, support go-to-market activities, and provide practical legal guidance. This position requires strong commercial awareness, an interest in emerging technologies, and the ability to work with global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the AI & Data business by assessing new service and product offerings and providing general product counsel as offerings are prepared for market launch.

• Develop subject-matter expertise in AI & Data and act as a point of contact for business and asset teams.

• Collaborate with legal teams, including Resale, Strategic Partnering, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Regulatory, and Contracting.

• Support the Contracting team as a product counsel and subject-matter expert on playbooks, templates, and occasional deal-related matters.

• Support Ventures & Acquisitions legal and business teams in evaluating prospective AI & Data acquisition targets.

• Conduct legal research and provide relevant legal insights.

• Assist in developing, reviewing, maintaining, and improving team processes, tools, and efficiency initiatives.

• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, workplans, guidance materials, and leadership briefing documents.

• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory trends relating to technology, including large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and agentic AI.

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate Law degree (JD) or applicable local equivalent.

• Admission in good standing with the relevant bar association(s), or applicable local equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate or law firm environment.

• Relevant experience in AI, software, and non-transactional legal work.

• Experience advising on software and AI-related matters is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of SaaS, software licensing, and AI-related contract structures.

• Understanding of AI & Data-related legal and regulatory frameworks, or willingness to learn applicable requirements.

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide practical legal guidance.

• Ability to work with US time zones and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and work effectively in ambiguous situations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Desired Behaviours and Attributes

• Strong interest in continuous learning about emerging technologies.

• Ability to understand business needs and guide matters to the appropriate business and legal teams.

• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

• Ability to bring clarity to complex or ambiguous situations.

• Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace, valuing different perspectives and experiences.

• Ability to develop clear materials and briefings for business and legal leadership.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must currently be based in the Philippines and already have the legal right to live and work in the country.

Recruitment Process

1. CV Screening with Reviewer

2. Endorsement for Validation and Screening Interview through Workday

3. Submission of HRI Toolkit, FCV, and updated CV

4. Client Review

Important Application Note

Candidates must submit their latest CV in PDF format. The CV should clearly highlight relevant experience in AI, software, non-transactional legal work, SaaS, software licensing, and AI-related legal matters. Screening notes must also be provided based on the job requirements.