Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector

<p>Come join our growing legal team to work on the most exciting issues at the leading edge of AI!</p> <p>At Scale AI, we are powering the leading AI models and pioneering the next era of advanced AI systems for the world’s largest enterprises and forward-thinking governments. You will join a solutions-oriented legal team in a place where a healthy culture meets high standards and the ambition to shape the future of AI.</p> <p>You will help grow Scale’s Global Public Sector business across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. While work variety is guaranteed, in your role you will primarily help build and deploy a range of Generative and Agentic AI systems that deliver real-world impact for governments and public sector entities.</p> <p>We are looking for a relentlessly curious, open-minded, and action-oriented commercial attorney who has fun negotiating complex agreements and can optimise risk – all while being a great teammate. If you enjoy solving novel challenges while continuously learning and building strong relationships, we’d love to hear from you!</p> <p><strong>You will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive Scale AI’s international expansion by enabling market entry and operations outside the US, particularly in support of the Global Public Sector team</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with global entities, including Sovereign AI deals, master services agreements, and bespoke software development agreements</li> <li>Manage complex public tenders as a prime, subcontractor, or consortium partner</li> <li>Counsel on privacy and emerging regulatory requirements</li> <li>Design, implement, and iterate on policies and processes to manage legal and business risk</li> <li>Partner within Legal and across functions and geographies, proactively delivering solutions that move the business forward</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ideally you'd have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>UK, common law, or EU legal qualification with substantial experience working o