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EXL

Assistant General Counsel – Technology Transactions

EXL

Assistant General Counsel leading technology transactions at EXL, a global data and AI company. Responsible for negotiating cloud, SaaS, and software licensing agreements.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology transaction negotiations and managing complex commercial agreements, particularly in cloud and data contexts. Possesses strong organizational, project management, and communication skills to effectively engage with business teams and senior executives.

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Technology Transaction NegotiationComplex Commercial AgreementsCloud and Data AgreementsProject ManagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Software LicensingMaster Service Agreements (MSAs)Contract ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentCorporate Law
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsBias for ActionTeam CollaborationJudgment in Decision-Making
Industry Keywords
In-House CounselSaaSVendor ContractingBusiness Policy Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead technology transaction negotiations in one or more business units
  • Own, enhance and lead our enterprise approach to vendor contracting with direct responsibility for cloud and data agreements
  • Ensure business teams view the implications of contracts from an end-to-end perspective
  • Balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy and reputational risks
  • Have the judgment to make reasoned decisions to take appropriate risks
  • Be able to defend positions and views to business team members as well as counterparties
  • Experience coordinating with other in-house counsel on issues and be able to work cooperatively as one member of a larger team
  • Background and experience working with complex commercial agreements (i.e. Software Licenses, MSA’s, and others)
  • Experience with very intensive, detail-oriented legal work

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of experience; ideally a combination of time with a large law firm as well as in-house experience with a focus on general corporate, technology, SaaS and software licensing matters
  • Ability to prioritize and undertake mission critical tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and listening skills; the ability to effectively convey complex issues to senior business executives
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Takes ownership of issues, is highly responsive and has a strong bias for action

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A competitive salary with a generous bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Income protection insurance
  • A rewarding pension
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid working model