JetBrains
Senior IP Counsel
Limassol
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About the Role
JetBrains—a global software company creating intelligent tools for software developers and teams—is seeking a senior, commercially minded Intellectual Property (IP) and Data Protection Lawyer to join its in-house Legal team.
In this role, you’ll:
- Shape and support JetBrains’ intellectual property and data protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
- Combine deep expertise in intlectual property law, privacy, data protection compliance, technology transactions, and regulatory risk management.
- Primarily support the Platform Project Office and its technology-driven products, strategic growth projects, and startup initiatives, with a focus on IP structuring, data protection compliance, commercialization, and product lifecycle management.
The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic legal advisor, partnering with executive and functional leadership to:
- Protect intellectual assets globally.
- Ensure compliance with global privacy laws.
- Support innovation and growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Intellectual Property (IP) Leadership
- Advise on all aspects of intellectual property law, including:
- Copyrights
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Trade secrets
- Domain names
- Licensing
- Brand protection
- Develop and maintain the group’s global IP strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Guide product development, commercialization, scaling of new business directions, partnerships, and operational expansions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including:
- Licensing agreements
- SaaS and software agreements
- Technology transfer agreements
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements
- Development and collaboration agreements
- Open-source software policies and compliance documentation
- Provide ownership and protection guidance for company-created intellectual property.
- Monitor and advise on infringement risks, enforcement, disputes, and litigation.
- Conduct IP due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and commercial transactions.
- Advise on IP risks in AI tools, open-source software, and emerging technologies.
Data Protection & Privacy Compliance
- Lead JetBrains’ privacy and data protection compliance program.
- Advise on compliance with key privacy laws, including:
- GDPR and UK GDPR
- ePrivacy requirements
- CCPA/CPRA
- Global data transfer requirements
- Other relevant privacy/regulatory frameworks
- Draft, maintain, and review:
- Privacy policies & notices
- Consent mechanisms
- Internal governance documentation
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Vendor privacy assessments
- Conduct and advise on:
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Legitimate interest assessments
- Data mapping exercises
- Records of Processing Activities
- Support privacy-by-design principles for products, systems, and commercial initiatives.
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide actionable guidance.
- Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and compliance reporting.
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Commercial & Operational Support
- Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Partner with external counsel and regulatory authorities as needed.
- Support legal operations, policy development, and governance initiatives.
- Collaborate on scalable legal frameworks for international expansion, including:
- Early-stage and scaling technology initiatives
- IP rights structuring
- Technology transfers
- Data governance frameworks
- Regulatory risk assessments
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Qualifications as a solicitor in England and Wales, or an equivalent European jurisdiction.
- 8–12 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in:
- IP, technology, and data protection law, gained in-house or at a leading tech/IP practice.
- Strong experience advising software, SaaS, or digital product businesses.
- Proficiency in UK and EU IP law and GDPR frameworks.
- Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial tech agreements.
- Experience managing cross-border legal and regulatory matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Outstanding project management and organizational abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
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Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with AI, cloud computing, open-source software, or platform businesses.
- Familiarity with AI governance and emerging tech regulations, such as:
- EU AI Act
- Data Act
- Digital Services Act
- NIS2 Directive
- Experience acting as or supporting a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
- Direct exposure to technology startups, venture initiatives, or innovation-focused business units, particularly in:
- IP strategy
- Commercialization
- Privacy/data governance
- Additional language skills.
Core Attributes
- Commercially pragmatic (advises for growth, not just risk mitigation).
- Confident negotiator and drafter of complex agreements.
- Comfortable working independently with senior and C-suite leadership.
- Calm, organized, and resilient in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Sharp, analytical, and critical thinking.
- Diligent, self-reliant, and excellent at priority management.
- Open, transparent, and principled—values integrity in collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and skills.
- Flexible work location—exercise choice between working from home or the office.
- Up to 30 days per year to work remotely abroad.
- Additional time off for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Medical insurance allowance for peace of mind.
- Learning & development opportunities, including:
- Conferences, courses, and language classes
- Professional upskilling resources.
- Relocation support to ease transitions.
- Language classes for professional or personal growth.
- Fuel or meal stipends and mental health support access.
- Sports benefit—on-site gym memberships or stipends for gym/club activities.
- Internal events—company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.
Inclusion & Opportunity
JetBrains is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and foster contributions from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and orientations. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and respect for all voices.
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Skills
Intellectual Property Law
Data Protection Compliance
Technology Transactions
Regulatory Risk Management
GDPR
SaaS Agreements
Licensing
Privacy-by-Design
Stakeholder Management
Drafting And Negotiation
IP Strategy
Cross-border Legal Management
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