Associate General Counsel

Overview

In this role you support Clearwater’s international growth by providing legal, compliance and risk guidance across jurisdictions. You act as a trusted legal partner to business units and regional leadership, handling cross-border contracts, regulatory and data privacy matters. You will collaborate with outside counsel and translate complex laws into actionable solutions, helping govern the international footprint and drive global initiatives. This position is based in Dublin or London and requires fluency in French.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on international contract negotiation, governance, compliance, IP and privacy across jurisdictions
• Advise on regulatory actions and review data to determine appropriate legal steps internationally
• Coordinate non-U.S. litigation and work with outside counsel across jurisdictions
• Manage cross-border commercial matters, including licenses for technology, software and services
• Develop and negotiate complex international licenses and commercial agreements
• Monitor international regulatory changes and deliver updates and training to business teams
• Support growth strategy and governance of Clearwater’s international legal footprint
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure customer success and legal protection globally
• Support special international projects and cross-functional initiatives

Key requirements

• LLB, JD or equivalent with license to practice in at least one jurisdiction
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification legal experience, ideally international/cross-border transactional law
• Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments (EU, UK, APAC)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver creative solutions under deadlines
• Self-starter with comfort in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication across time zones and cultures
• Impeccable ethics and professional demeanor
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn technical concepts in web applications
• Fluency in French

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Independence and task ownership
• Cross-cultural collaboration
• Regulatory compliance
• Data privacy (GDPR, DORA)
• Contract negotiation and licensing

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