About this role
To support rapid international growth and ensure the swift execution of customer agreements, Harvey requires a legal leader to guide the EMEA Commercial legal function. Operating from London, the incoming director will address complex commercial demands by partnering closely with the Go-To-Market team, while also touching upon product, privacy, and competition matters. The organization is reshaping professional services through agentic AI, creating an environment where complex knowledge work meets high-velocity commercial execution.
Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, this position anchors the international legal presence across the UK and the EU. The professional who succeeds here will combine deep transactional capability with robust management talent, scaling the regional team through strategic hiring and mentorship. Ideal candidates bring a strong private practice and in-house technology background, maintaining a service-oriented attitude and a readiness to navigate evolving legal landscapes alongside a tight-knit startup team.
What you will do
- Lead the international multi-office Commercial legal function across the UK and EU to build a solid substantive, organizational, and relationship foundation.
- Mentor and guide a high-functioning team of professionals in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Commercial AI SaaS contracts.
- Drive the hiring of new legal team members in the region as the company expands.
- Interface directly with the Go-To-Market team to facilitate the fast and efficient execution of customer agreements.
- Engage with product, privacy, and competition issues as part of daily legal operations.
What you need
- Hold qualification as a UK or Dublin-based solicitor with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
- Bring background experience from the commercial or technology division of a leading private practice law firm.
- Possess subsequent in-house experience at a technology company supporting SaaS or technology Go-To-Market and Business Development teams.
- Demonstrate a strong transactional background that includes technology and IP licensing commercial agreements.
- Show proven experience in building and managing high-functioning teams.
- Maintain the ability to think creatively, function independently, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with government sales
- Experience working internationally with US-based leadership
- Experience with artificial intelligence
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Who does this role report to?
The director reports to the Deputy General Counsel. The position primarily interfaces with the Go-To-Market team.
What is the primary focus of the legal work?
The focus centers on leading the international multi-office Commercial legal function in the UK and EU. This includes mentoring a team in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Commercial AI SaaS contracts.
What geographic location is associated with the position?
The role is based in London, leading the regional presence across the UK and EU. Applicants must be UK or Dublin-based solicitors.