How much experience is required?

At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Director, Commercial Legal, EMEA role.

What seniority level is this role?

Harvey targets director candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Director, Commercial Legal, EMEA role at Harvey.

Joblaze summary

The Director of Commercial Legal for EMEA at Harvey will oversee the legal team, focusing on the swift execution of agreements with customers while also addressing product, privacy, and competition matters. This role requires a solicitor with over 12 years of experience in commercial law, particularly in technology and SaaS, and a proven track record in team leadership and management. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and possess a collaborative mindset, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and responsiveness.

Joblaze insights

Listed 7 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Harvey's careers page September 24, 2026.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Director, Commercial Legal, EMEA role.
What seniority level is this role?: Harvey targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Director, Commercial Legal, EMEA role at Harvey.

From the original posting

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled solicitor to lead our EMEA Commercial legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will primarily interface with our Go-To-Market team to help ensure the fast, efficient execution of our agreements with customers, and you will also have exposure to product, privacy and competition issues.

What You'll Do

Generative AI has the power to greatly change the world and directly impact how things get done. Harvey is at the forefront of this change, and our mission is to make generative AI actionable and useful for our customers. This is a fast moving environment (we are a start-up!) that is serving some of the world’s most renowned law firms and professional organizations. And this role will put you in the center of all of this.

More specifically, you will:

Lead the international multi-office Commercial legal function in the UK and EU, continuing to build a strong substantive, organizational and relationship foundation for the legal presence in the region
Mentor and lead a high-functioning team (including managers) in the drafting, review, and negotiation Commercial AI SaaS contracts
Hire others in the region as we expand

What You Have

UK or Dublin-based solicitor with 12+ years experience, both with the commercial or technology division of a leading private practice law firm, and subsequently in-house with a technology company supporting SaaS or technology Go-To-Market or Business Development teams
Experience building and managing high-functioning teams
Transactional background, including with technology and/or IP licensing commercial agreements
Experience with government sales is a plus, as is working internationally with US-based leadership
Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
Team-focused and collaborative work style; willingness to build expertise and solve new challenges in an evolving practice
Hyper-responsive and service-oriented attitude
Bonus qualifications include experience with AI, and a love for solving hard problems with a small tight-knit team

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