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About the Role

JetBrains is seeking a senior, commercially minded Intellectual Property and Data Protection Lawyer to join its in-house Legal team. This role will shape and support the company's IP and data protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on technology-driven products, strategic growth projects, and startup initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who can partner effectively with leadership to protect intellectual assets, ensure global privacy law compliance, and support innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

Advise on all aspects of intellectual property law, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, domain names, licensing, and brand protection.
Develop and maintain the group’s global IP strategy in line with business objectives.
Provide legal support to the Platform Project Office, technology startups, and innovation initiatives throughout their life cycle.
Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, SaaS, technology transfer, NDAs, development and collaboration agreements, and open-source software policies.
Provide legal guidance on ownership and protection of company-created intellectual property.
Monitor and advise on infringement risks, enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation matters.
Conduct IP due diligence in strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and commercial transactions.
Advise on IP risks related to software development, AI tools, open-source software, and emerging technologies.
Advise on IP ownership, protection, licensing, and data protection considerations for new products, technologies, platforms, AI solutions, and emerging business initiatives.
Provide practical legal support for early-stage and scaling technology initiatives, including structuring of IP rights, technology transfers, setting up data governance frameworks, and conducting regulatory risk assessments.
Lead the group’s privacy and data protection compliance program.
Advise on compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA/CPRA, and international data transfer requirements.
Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, consent mechanisms, and internal governance documentation.
Support and oversee data processing agreements (DPAs), standard contractual clauses (SCCs), and vendor privacy assessments.
Conduct and advise on DPIAs, legitimate interest assessments, data mapping exercises, and records of processing activities.
Partner with internal teams on privacy and security governance matters.
Advise on privacy-by-design principles for products, systems, and commercial initiatives.
Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical implementation guidance.
Support audits, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and compliance reporting.
Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to internal stakeholders.
Support complex commercial and technology transactions.
Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
Contribute to legal operations, policy development, and governance initiatives.
Assist in building scalable legal frameworks to support international growth.

Requirements

Qualifications as a solicitor in England and Wales, or an equivalent European jurisdiction.
At least 8–12 years PQE in IP, technology, and data protection law, gained in-house or at a leading technology/IP practice, or both.
Strong experience advising software, SaaS, or digital product businesses.
Solid knowledge of UK and EU IP law and GDPR frameworks.
Proven experience negotiating complex commercial technology agreements.
Experience managing cross-border legal and regulatory matters.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Skills

Intellectual property law
Data protection law
Technology transactions
Regulatory risk management
Licensing agreements
SaaS agreements
Technology transfer agreements
NDAs
Confidentiality agreements
Development agreements
Collaboration agreements
Open-source software policies
GDPR
UK GDPR
ePrivacy
CCPA/CPRA
International data transfer
DPIAs
Legitimate interest assessments
Data mapping
Records of processing activities
Privacy-by-design
AI
Cloud computing
Platform businesses
AI governance
EU AI Act
Data Act
Digital Services Act
NIS2 Directive
DPO support
Additional language skills

Location

Remote

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
8-12 years PQE

Education Level

Solicitor qualification in England and Wales or equivalent European jurisdiction

Salary/Compensations

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits
Remote work and flexible schedules
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Strong base salary
Flexible work location
Remote work from abroad (up to 30 days/year)
Extra time off
Medical insurance allowance
Learning and development opportunities (conferences, courses, language classes)
Relocation support
Language classes
Hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays
Mental health support
Sports benefit (gym or sports club stipend)
Internal events

About the Company

JetBrains is a global software company that creates intelligent tools for software developers and teams.
Since 2000, we’ve built products that help developers work more productively, write higher-quality code, and stay focused on solving real problems.

Equal Opportunity

JetBrains is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics.
We know great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why we do our best to create an open and inclusive workplace – one that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.