Legal Counsel

At Ultralytics, we commit to relentless innovation in the AI space and seek team members who resonate with our ambition to produce the world's best YOLO AI models. If you're obsessed with AI, eager to make an impact on the world and thrive in dynamic, high-intensity environments, we invite you to apply for a position on our team.

Location and Legalities

This full-time Legal Counsel position is remote based within Spain or the EU. Applicants are required to have legal EU work status.

What You'll Do

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in Intellectual Property (IP), data privacy, and commercial transactions to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in managing Ultralytics’ legal operations, including :

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements (e.g., licensing, SaaS, NDAs, and partnership contracts).

Developing and executing IP strategies (trademarks, patents, licensing, and open-source compliance).

Ensuring data privacy compliance across US, EU, and global jurisdictions.

Supporting cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, HR, Engineering, and Product.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex commercial transactions, including B2B licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships with customers, vendors, and channel partners.

Support cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, HR, Engineering, Product) by providing actionable legal advice aligned with their business goals.

Develop and maintain Ultralytics’ IP strategy, oversee IP asset management, and address questions related to our SaaS and open-source products.

Advise on data privacy, data protection, and regulatory issues related to technology and product development, with a focus on compliance with US (CCPA, CPRA, HIPAA), European (GDPR), and other international privacy laws.

Continuously improve Ultralytics’ privacy compliance program, including conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments to identify and mitigate privacy and security risks.

Enhance legal templates, playbooks, forms, and policies to streamline deal processes and standardize terms.

Collaborate closely with leadership to provide strategic and pragmatic legal guidance.

Drive scalability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in legal processes, particularly contract negotiation and management.

Your profile

Skills and Experience

5+ years of relevant legal experience, with prior in-house experience at a SaaS or technology company preferred.

Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including CCPA, CPRA, HIPAA, GDPR, and other international regulations.

Expertise in commercial technology transactions, including B2B licensing, SaaS agreements, and strategic partnerships.

Familiarity with open-source licensing models and compliance.

Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS operations and global commercial negotiation practices.

Ability to provide actionable advice on product development while ensuring data protection compliance.

Exceptional drafting, communication, and collaboration skills.

A proactive mindset for enhancing templates, processes, and policies.

Demonstrated commitment to scalability and operational excellence.

Nice to have”

Knowledge in Cybersecurity law.

Experience in a Startup as legal counsel.

Experience at a top national or international law firm in the IP department.

Knowledge of computer vision technologies or experience in the AI / ML space.

Familiarity with the EU AI Act and its implications for technology companies.

Experience in compliance frameworks : SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA.

Why us?

Cultural Fit

At Ultralytics, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. We are pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable via AI and require relentless and out of the box thinking in our pursuit of doing so. We are seeking candidates who are passionate, driven and have a deep rooted commitment to AI innovation. Our ambition often requires one to go above and beyond and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary : Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications.

Time Off : 24 days paid vacation, your birthday off, plus local holidays.

Remote Options : Hybrid work available; required in-office presence twice a week.

Tech : Engage with cutting-edge AI projects.

Team : Become part of a supportive and passionate team environment.

If you’re passionate about redefining the boundaries of AI and eager to make a significant impact in the Legal field ,Ultralytics is the place for you.

Come join us, and let's build something amazing together!

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