Associate General Counsel

About KX

KX software powers the time-aware data-driven decisions that enable fast-moving companies to outpace competitors, realizing the full potential of their AI investments. The KX platform delivers transformational value by addressing data challenges related to completeness, timeliness and efficiency, ensuring companies understand change over time and can achieve faster, more accurate insights at any scale, cost-effectively.

KX is essential to the operations of the world's top investment banks, aerospace and defence, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, automotive and fleet telematics organizations. The company has established offices and a robust customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Overview Of the Role

KX is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our expanding global legal team. The role reports to the General Counsel and does not have any direct reports. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, innovative technology business that serves a world-renowned client base.

As a member of the legal team, you will play a critical role in shaping and protecting the commercial and other interests of KX. You will lead on complex, high-value technology transactions and provide strategic legal guidance on a wide range of other matters.This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to be part of a highly collaborative team and work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex, high-value software licensing, non-standard technology agreements, and professional services agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders across sales, product, engineering, and operations.
• Advise on non-commercial legal matters, including IP, data privacy, corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Support international expansion and the standardisation of legal documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.

What You Bring

• UK or Ireland qualified solicitor/lawyer with 5+ years' PQE in top-tier private practice and/or in-house roles
• Strong in-house legal experience within the technology sector
• In-depth knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, OEM, teaming, and professional services and partnership agreements
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Proficient at utilizing AI tools for a wide range of legal tasks, including document creation, redlining, legal research, providing guidance on executed contracts, and working within a CLM tool
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts under time-sensitive conditions
• Substantial experience in commercial, intellectual property, data privacy, competition, and regulatory law
• Familiarity with Fintech and other regulated industries
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions and legal systems
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience managing cross-functional expectations at senior levels

Location & Workplace Type

Hybrid working model based out of the UK or Ireland

Why Choose KX

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Individually tailored training and skills development
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days

Equal Opportunities

KX is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.